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Durrer Family History

Durrer Surname Meaning

German (also Dürrer): nickname for a thin man from a noun derivative of Dürr (see Durr).

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


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Where is the Durrer family from?

You can see how Durrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Durrer families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Durrer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Durrer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Durrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durrer. 44% of Durrer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Durrer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durrer were Conductor and Teacher.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Milker
    10%
  • Conductor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Clerktypist
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Durrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durrer 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Durrer. 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 459 military records available for the last name Durrer. For the veterans among your Durrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durrer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Durrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Durrer in 1965 was 79, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durrer 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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