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Durost Family History

Durost Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dutch Drost.

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


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Where is the Durost family from?

You can see how Durost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durost family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Durost families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Durost families living in Maine. This was about 43% of all the recorded Durost's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Durost families in 1920.
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What did your Durost ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Labourer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Durost. 50% of Durost men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Durost women worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Durost family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 575 census records available for the last name Durost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durost 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Durost. 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 107 military records available for the last name Durost. For the veterans among your Durost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durost lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Durost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Durost in 1963 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durost 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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