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Durrence Family History

Durrence Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Durrance.

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


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Where is the Durrence family from?

You can see how Durrence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durrence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durrence families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Durrence families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Durrence's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Durrence families in 1911.
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What did your Durrence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durrence. 50% of Durrence men worked as a Farmer and 59% of Durrence women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durrence were Mechanic and House Wife.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    59%
  • Housework
    21%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • House Wife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Durrence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durrence 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Durrence. 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 471 military records available for the last name Durrence. For the veterans among your Durrence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durrence lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Durrence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Durrence in 1960 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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