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Durlam Family History

Durlam 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: Durham, Dirlam, Derham, Dunham, Dura, Durley, Dallam, Fullam, Duray

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Where is the Durlam family from?

You can see how Durlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durlam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Durlam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Durlam families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Durlam's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Durlam families in 1911.
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What did your Durlam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Durlam. 100% of Durlam 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Durlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durlam 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Durlam. 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 40 military records available for the last name Durlam. For the veterans among your Durlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durlam lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Durlam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Durlam in 1972 was 78, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durlam 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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