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Durlin Family History

Durlin 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: Dulin, Burlin, Dublin, Curlin, Durkin, Durnin, Durbin, Durdin

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Where is the Durlin family from?

You can see how Durlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Durlin families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Durlin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Durlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Durlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durlin. 24% of Durlin men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Durlin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durlin were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Machine Operator
    7%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Durlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durlin 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Durlin. 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 360 military records available for the last name Durlin. For the veterans among your Durlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durlin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Durlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Durlin in 1962 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durlin 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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