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Currans Family History

Currans Surname Meaning

variant of Curran with excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Currans family from?

You can see how Currans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Currans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Currans families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 30 Currans families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Currans's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Currans families in 1891.
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What did your Currans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Currans. 100% of Currans women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Currans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Currans 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Currans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 271 military records available for the last name Currans. For the veterans among your Currans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Currans lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Currans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Currans in 1966 was 45, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Currans 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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