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Durrani Surname Meaning

Muslim (Pakistan and Afghanistan): ethnic name from a Pashtun tribal name derived from the name of Ahmad Shah Durrani (c. 1722–1772), the founder of the former Durrani Empire.

The Durrani Empire is recognized as the predecessor of the modern state of Afghanistan.

Ahmad Shah Durrani played a significant role in shaping the region's history and ethnic identities.

The term 'Durrani' itself comes from the Pashto word durrān, which means ‘pearl’.

This connection highlights the cultural significance and heritage associated with the Pashtun tribal lineage.

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

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You can see how Durrani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durrani family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Durrani families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Durrani family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Durrani's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Durrani families in 1911.

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Passenger Lists

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There are 28 military records available for the last name Durrani. For the veterans among your Durrani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durrani lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Durrani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Durrani in 1991 was 72, and 62 in 2002.

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