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Currenton Family History

Currenton 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: Curenton, Current, Cureton, Currington, Carrington, Burrington

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Where is the Currenton family from?

You can see how Currenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Currenton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Currenton families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Currenton families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Currenton's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Currenton families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Currenton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Currenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Currenton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Currenton. 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 31 military records available for the last name Currenton. For the veterans among your Currenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Currenton lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Currenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Currenton in 1970 was 92, and 61 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Currenton 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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