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Durnan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Durnin .

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


Similar surnames: Durkan, Durgan, Murnan, Degnan, Durnal, Durban, Durgin, Durnin, Duran

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Where is the Durnan family from?

You can see how Durnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Durnan families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Durnan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Durnan families in 1911.
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What did your Durnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Durnan. 34% of Durnan 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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Durnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durnan 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Durnan. 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 693 military records available for the last name Durnan. For the veterans among your Durnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durnan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Durnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Durnan in 1959 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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