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Durnbaugh Family History

Durnbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dürnbach: habitational name from any of several places called Dürnbach (Bavaria Austria), all meaning ‘dry stream’. The surname Dürnbach is very rare in Germany.

Compare Turnbaugh. Alternatively, perhaps an Americanized form of Alsatian Dürrenbach (see Turnbow).

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


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Where is the Durnbaugh family from?

You can see how Durnbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durnbaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durnbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Durnbaugh families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Durnbaugh's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Durnbaugh families in 1911.
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What did your Durnbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Durnbaugh. 35% of Durnbaugh 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
    35%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Accountant
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

What Durnbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Durnbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durnbaugh 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Durnbaugh. 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 102 military records available for the last name Durnbaugh. For the veterans among your Durnbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durnbaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Durnbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Durnbaugh in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 2003.

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