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Currett Family History

Currett 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: Current, Curlett, Surrett, Durrett, Barrett, Burkett, Corbett

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Where is the Currett family from?

You can see how Currett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Currett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Currett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Currett family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Currett's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Currett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Currett 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 Currett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Currett. 100% of Currett 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 98 census records available for the last name Currett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Currett 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Currett. 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 17 military records available for the last name Currett. For the veterans among your Currett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Currett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Currett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Currett in 1972 was 78, and 74 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Currett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Currett 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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