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Durhee Family History

Durhee Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Durfee, Duree, Duryee, Durkee, Durley, Duthie, Duhe, Durie, Durham

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Where is the Durhee family from?

You can see how Durhee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durhee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Durhee family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Durhee's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Durhee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durhee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Durhee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durhee 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Durhee. 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 5 military records available for the last name Durhee. For the veterans among your Durhee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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