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Duerr Family History

Duerr Surname Meaning

German (Dürr): see Durr.

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


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Where is the Duerr family from?

You can see how Duerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duerr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Duerr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Duerr families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Duerr's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Duerr families in 1911.
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What did your Duerr ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Duerr. 50% of Duerr men worked as an Engineer.

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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

  • Engineer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Duerr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Duerr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duerr 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Duerr. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Duerr. For the veterans among your Duerr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duerr lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Duerr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Duerr in 1945 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duerr ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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