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Durell Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Dorrell .

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


Similar surnames: Durel, Burell, Durall, Pursell, Duell, Durrell, Sorell, Durnell

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Where is the Durell family from?

You can see how Durell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Durell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Durell families living in New Brunswick. This was about 63% of all the recorded Durell's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Durell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Durell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Durell. 60% of Durell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Fisherman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Durell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durell 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 943 immigration records available for the last name Durell. 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 Durell. For the veterans among your Durell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Durell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Durell in 1964 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

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