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Durney Family History

Durney Surname Meaning

Irish (Kilkenny and Waterford): variant of Dorney.

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


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Where is the Durney family from?

You can see how Durney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Durney families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Durney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Durney families in 1911.
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What did your Durney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Durney. 100% of Durney 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Durney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durney 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 995 immigration records available for the last name Durney. 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 902 military records available for the last name Durney. For the veterans among your Durney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durney lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Durney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Durney in 1961 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durney 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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