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Currens Family History

Currens Surname Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire and Midlothian): variant of Curran with excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Currens family from?

You can see how Currens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Currens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Currens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Currens families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Currens's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Currens families in 1911.
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What did your Currens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Currens. 22% of Currens men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Currens women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Currens were Machinist and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • House Wife
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Currens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Currens 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Currens. 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 728 military records available for the last name Currens. For the veterans among your Currens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Currens lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Currens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Currens in 1953 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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