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Durnal Family History

Durnal Surname Meaning

English: variant of Durnell.

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


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Where is the Durnal family from?

You can see how Durnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durnal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Durnal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Durnal families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Durnal's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Durnal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durnal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Durnal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Durnal. 53% of Durnal men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

What Durnal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Durnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durnal 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Durnal. 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 253 military records available for the last name Durnal. For the veterans among your Durnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durnal lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Durnal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Durnal in 1961 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Durnal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durnal 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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