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Durig Family History

Durig Surname Meaning

Swiss German (Dürig): habitational name for someone from Thuringia cognate with Dürich (see Durick).

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


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Where is the Durig family from?

You can see how Durig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Durig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Durig families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Durig's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Durig families in 1911.
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What did your Durig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durig. 69% of Durig men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Durig women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durig were Tool Maker and Clerk.

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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
    69%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Tool Maker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • House Wife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Durig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durig 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Durig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Durig. For the veterans among your Durig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Durig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Durig in 1965 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durig 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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