Durdle Family History

Durdle Surname Meaning

Probably from Doverdale (Worcs) which is recorded as Duverdale in 1166 and Dordall in 1558 or Dordale in Belbroughton (Worcs). The place-names derive from a lost river-name *Dover (from Proto-Welsh duβr ‘water’).

In addition, the etymology includes Old English dæl meaning ‘valley’. This reflects the geographical features that influenced the naming of the area.

Such linguistic transitions indicate the blend of different cultures and languages over time.

The early records highlight the historical significance of place-names in understanding local geography and its evolution.

Overall, Doverdale's name encapsulates both its natural environment and its historical context within Worcestershire.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

Similar surnames: Hurdle, Dudley, Durley, Wardle, Dugdale, Turtle, Diddle, Curole, Durie, Cordle

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363	Immigration Records
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You can see how Durdle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durdle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Durdle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 24 Durdle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Durdle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Durdle families in 1911.

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What did your Durdle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Durdle. 43% of Durdle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Durdle women worked as a Saleswoman.

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Laborer

43%

Farmer

29%

Miner

29%

Saleswoman

100%

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Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Durdle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Durdle in 1965 was 59, and 86 in 2003.

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Durdle Surname Meaning

In addition, the etymology includes Old English dæl meaning ‘valley’. This reflects the geographical features that influenced the naming of the area.

Such linguistic transitions indicate the blend of different cultures and languages over time.

The early records highlight the historical significance of place-names in understanding local geography and its evolution.

Overall, Doverdale's name encapsulates both its natural environment and its historical context within Worcestershire.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

Where is the Durdle family from?

What did your Durdle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Durdle. 43% of Durdle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Durdle women worked as a Saleswoman.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

43%

Farmer

29%

Miner

29%

Saleswoman

100%

What Durdle family records will you find?

What is the average Durdle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Durdle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Durdle in 1965 was 59, and 86 in 2003.

Durdle Family History

Durdle Surname Meaning

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