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Currow Family History

Currow 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: Carrow, Curro, Curnow, Curbow, Corrow, Furrow, Murrow, Burrow, Carro

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Where is the Currow family from?

You can see how Currow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Currow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Currow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Currow families living in Cornwall. This was about 95% of all the recorded Currow's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Currow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Currow 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 Currow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Currow. 100% of Currow men worked as a Plumber and 90% of Currow 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Household Duties
    11%

What Currow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Currow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Currow 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Currow. 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 60 military records available for the last name Currow. For the veterans among your Currow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Currow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Currow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Currow in 1969 was 96, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Currow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Currow 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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