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Curren Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Curran .

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


Similar surnames: Currin, Currey, Currens, Murren, Current, Carron, Ferren, Carrel

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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 1911 there were 33 Curren families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Curren's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Curren families in 1911.
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What did your Curren ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Curren. 36% of Curren men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Curren women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Labourer
    36%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Foreman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Curren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curren 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Curren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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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