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Durhon Family History

Durhon 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: Duchon, Duron, Duhon, Huron, Dunton, Burson, Curzon, Dundon, Dutton

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Where is the Durhon family from?

You can see how Durhon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durhon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durhon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Durhon family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Durhon's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Durhon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durhon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Durhon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durhon 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Durhon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Durhon. For the veterans among your Durhon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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