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Curtright Family History

Curtright Surname Meaning

Variant of Courtright a surname of Dutch origin. Perhaps also an altered form of English Cartwright.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Curtright family from?

You can see how Curtright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curtright family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Curtright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Curtright families living in British Columbia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Curtright's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Curtright families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curtright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Curtright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curtright. 43% of Curtright men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Curtright women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curtright were Operator and Office Work.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Office Work
    13%

What Curtright family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Curtright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curtright census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 68 immigration records available for the last name Curtright. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 653 military records available for the last name Curtright. For the veterans among your Curtright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curtright lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Curtright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Curtright in 1952 was 45, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curtright ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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