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Currins Family History

Currins 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: Currens, Currin, Current, Curtis, Currie, Murrin, Curlin, Carris

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Where is the Currins family from?

You can see how Currins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Currins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Currins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Currins families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Currins's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Currins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Currins 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 Currins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Currins. 34% of Currins women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Currins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Currins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Currins 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Currins. 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 49 military records available for the last name Currins. For the veterans among your Currins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Currins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Currins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Currins in 1964 was 71, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Currins 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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