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Curenton Family History

Curenton Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Currington.

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


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Where is the Curenton family from?

You can see how Curenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Curenton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Curenton families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Curenton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Curenton families in 1891.
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What did your Curenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Curenton. 30% of Curenton men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Curenton women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Curenton were Manager and Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Manager
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    67%
  • Farming
    34%

What Curenton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Curenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curenton 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Curenton. 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 251 military records available for the last name Curenton. For the veterans among your Curenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curenton lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Curenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Curenton in 1957 was 28, and 75 in 2004.

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