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Durdin Name Meaning

English (Northamptonshire): variant of Durden or Dearden .

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


Similar surnames: Purdin, Burdin, Durnil, Murrin, Murden, Turbin, Durgin, Curvin

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Where is the Durdin family from?

You can see how Durdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durdin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Durdin families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Durdin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Durdin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durdin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Durdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durdin. 51% of Durdin men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Durdin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durdin were Operator and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    51%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Durdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durdin 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Durdin. 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 527 military records available for the last name Durdin. For the veterans among your Durdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durdin lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Durdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Durdin in 1940 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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