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Durrette Family History

Durrette Surname Meaning

Altered form of Durrett a surname of English and French origin.

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


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Where is the Durrette family from?

You can see how Durrette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durrette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Durrette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Durrette families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Durrette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Durrette families in 1911.
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What did your Durrette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durrette. 40% of Durrette men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Durrette women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durrette were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Tenant
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Durrette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Durrette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durrette 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Durrette. 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 190 military records available for the last name Durrette. For the veterans among your Durrette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durrette lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Durrette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Durrette in 1950 was 27, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durrette 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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