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Durway Family History

Durway 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: Duray, Dury, Murray, Dunay, Dura, Durley, Durban, Dray, Dubray

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Where is the Durway family from?

You can see how Durway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durway family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Durway families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Durway families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Durway's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Durway families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Durway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durway 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 Durway. 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 24 military records available for the last name Durway. For the veterans among your Durway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durway lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Durway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Durway in 1962 was 86, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durway 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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