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Durnian Family History

Durnian 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: Durnin, Durian, Durnan, Duncan, Kurian, Durban, Durkin, Duran, Gurian

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Where is the Durnian family from?

You can see how Durnian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durnian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Durnian families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Durnian families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Durnian's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Durnian families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durnian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Durnian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durnian 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Durnian. 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 38 military records available for the last name Durnian. For the veterans among your Durnian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durnian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Durnian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Durnian in 1967 was 78, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durnian 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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