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Curren Family History

Curren Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Curran.

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


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Where is the Curren family from?

You can see how Curren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 79 Curren families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Curren's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Curren families in 1891.
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What did your Curren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Curren. 60% of Curren men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Curren 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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Genl Labourer (stonework) Heavy Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Curren. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Curren. For the veterans among your Curren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curren lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Curren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Curren in 1949 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Curren 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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