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Currington Family History

Currington Surname Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from Coryton in Devon recorded as Coryngton in 1547

and named with after the river Cory + Old English tūn ‘settlement’.

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


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Where is the Currington family from?

You can see how Currington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Currington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Currington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Currington families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Currington's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Currington families in 1891.
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What did your Currington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Currington. 34% of Currington men worked as a Farmer and 84% of Currington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Currington were Packer Export Packing Food Preserving Factory and Hat Machinist.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Cowman
    12%
  • Farm Labourer General
    12%
  • Packer Export Packing Food Preserving Factory
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Hat Machinist
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Currington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Currington 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Currington. 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 671 military records available for the last name Currington. For the veterans among your Currington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Currington lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Currington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Currington in 1959 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Currington 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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