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Durman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Dörrmann from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name from Old High German tiuri ‘precious dear’ + man ‘man’ or a nickname from an elaborated form of Durr . English (Somerset): variant of Dearman

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


Similar surnames: Dorman, Kurman, Furman, Durban, Burman, Derman, Turman, Sturman

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Where is the Durman family from?

You can see how Durman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Durman families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Durman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Durman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Durman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Durman. 18% of Durman men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Durman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durman were Cowman and Housewife Unpaid. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Retired
    9%
  • Cowman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    3%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Durman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durman 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 953 immigration records available for the last name Durman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Durman. For the veterans among your Durman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Durman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Durman in 1950 was 40, and 50 in 2004.

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