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Currid Family History

Currid Surname Meaning

Irish (Sligo): from Ó Corthaid or Mac Corthaid ‘descendant (or son) of Corthad’ a personal name of unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Currid family from?

You can see how Currid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Currid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Currid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Currid families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Currid's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Currid families in 1891.
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What did your Currid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Currid. 72% of Currid men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Currid women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Currid were Electrician and Seamstress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Electrician
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Currid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Currid 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Currid. 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 244 military records available for the last name Currid. For the veterans among your Currid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Currid lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Currid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Currid in 1966 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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