The name Curliss is part of the ancient legacy of the
Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Curliss was a name used for a person who was believed to be
free from care or unconcerned. The
nickname is derived from the Old English word
carleas, which referred to the personal characteristics of the bearer.
Early Origins of the Curliss family
The surname Curliss was first found in
Gloucestershire, but some of the family were found in
Lancashire at
Welsh Whittle in early times. "In that of Edward III., Sir William Careles held the manor, so called, of Walshwittell. "
[1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Early History of the Curliss family
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Curliss Spelling Variations
Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few
hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently,
spelling variations in names are frequently found in early
Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Curliss include Carlesse, Carelesse, Careless, Carless, Karelees, Kareles, Careles, Corless, Curless, Korelees and many more.
Early Notables of the Curliss family (pre 1700)
Notables of the family at this time include Willelmus Careles, a prominent 14th century landholder in Yorkshire; and Colonel William Careless
(c. 1610-1689), English Royalist officer of...
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Migration of the Curliss family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Curliss Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
- Bridget Curliss, aged 23, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Nashwauk" [2]CITATION[CLOSE]
South Australian Register Monday 14th May 1855. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Nashwauk 1855. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/europa1855.shtml