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Durton Family History

Durton 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: Dunton, Dutton, Murton, Turton, Burton, Duron, Duston, Durston

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Where is the Durton family from?

You can see how Durton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 22 Durton families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Durton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Durton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durton 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 Durton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durton. 44% of Durton men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Durton women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durton were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Durton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durton 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 925 immigration records available for the last name Durton. 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 124 military records available for the last name Durton. For the veterans among your Durton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durton lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1990, in the United States, Durton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Durton in 1985 was 54, and 78 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durton 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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