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Currea Family History

Currea Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Correa, Urrea, Currey, Curren, Current, Curley, Carrera, Carrel

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Where is the Currea family from?

You can see how Currea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Currea family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Currea families living in Iowa. This was about 78% of all the recorded Currea's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Currea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Currea 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 Currea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sticher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Currea. 100% of Currea women worked as a Sticher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sticher
    100%

What Currea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Currea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Currea 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Currea. 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 9 military records available for the last name Currea. For the veterans among your Currea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Currea lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Currea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Currea in 1966 was 64, and 49 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Currea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Currea 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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