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Durrow Family History

Durrow 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: Dubrow, Darrow, Furrow, Derrow, Murrow, Dutrow, Durow, Burrow, Barrow

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Where is the Durrow family from?

You can see how Durrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durrow families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Durrow families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Durrow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Durrow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durrow 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 Durrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Durrow. 54% of Durrow men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Owner
    16%

What Durrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Durrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durrow 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Durrow. 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 97 military records available for the last name Durrow. For the veterans among your Durrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durrow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Durrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Durrow in 1963 was 71, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durrow 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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