Researching Stephen Curtis
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 16995 people with the Curtis surname? In that year Curtis was ranked number 222 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Stephen means "crown" and is of Greek origin.
Records of Stephen Curtis on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Stephen Curtis and the Curtis Genealogy
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Curtis Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Curtis family tree.
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| Did you know that there are currently 24416 people with the Curtis surname in the UK? Curtis is now ranked number 209 for popularity in the UK. |
Curtis Family History Databases
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Curtis Forums
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| Did you know that there are currently 121530 people with the Curtis surname in the USA? Curtis is ranked number 117 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Stephen Curtis
Stephen Curtis
Stephen William Curtis (born 19 June 1956) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with East Perth in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) and Port Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).
Curtis, a defender, started his career in his home state of Western Australia where he debuted for East Perth in 1973. He was a back pocket in East Perth's 1978 premiership side, the same position he was later named in their official post-war 'Team of the Century'. A dual Fairest and Best winner, Curtis took home the F. D. Book Medal in 1977 and 1982.
Port Adelaide acquired his services in 1983 and he spent six seasons with the club. He represented South Australia in an interstate game during the 1983 season and was selected in the All-Australian team. Curtis had previously represented Western Australia in 12 interstate games, including their inaugural State of Origin encounter against Victoria in 1977.
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