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Origins of the Curran surname

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We have a total number of 63509 records for people with the last name Curran.

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Where do most Currans live?

In 1921, most Currans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Currans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 23,100 records for the Curran surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Currans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Curran first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Currans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Currans in 1921
Dressmaker

69

Domestic Servant

67

Charwoman

58

Hawker

46

None

46

Common Male occupations for Currans in 1921
Coal Miner

199

General Labourer

195

Dock Labourer

116

Tailor

84

Coal Miner Hewer

71

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