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Durga Family History

Durga Surname Meaning

Indian: apparently from Durga the Hindu goddess of war.

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


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Where is the Durga family from?

You can see how Durga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durga family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Durga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Durga families living in Glamorgan. This was about 89% of all the recorded Durga's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Durga families in 1891.
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What did your Durga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durga. 37% of Durga men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Durga women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Card Room
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Durga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durga 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Durga. 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 462 military records available for the last name Durga. For the veterans among your Durga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durga lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Durga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Durga in 1965 was 76, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durga 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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