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Currey Family History

Currey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Curry. English: habiational name from Curry in Somerset so named after a stream possibly meaning ‘border river’ (compare Welsh cwr ‘corner border’ or Cornish cor ‘hedge boundary’).

English (of Norman origin): from Old French curie ‘kitchen’ and probably an occupational name for a cook or kitchen hand.

Scottish: variant of Currie.

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


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Where is the Currey family from?

You can see how Currey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Currey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Currey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 126 Currey families living in Durham. This was about 20% of all the recorded Currey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Currey families in 1891.
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What did your Currey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Currey. 12% of Currey men worked as a Gardener and 77% of Currey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Currey were Cabinet Maker and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Gardener
    12%
  • Lorry Driver
    8%
  • Soliciters Clerk
    8%
  • Cabinet Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%

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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Currey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Currey 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Currey. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Currey. For the veterans among your Currey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Currey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Currey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Currey in 1957 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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