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Duruin Family History

Duruin 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: Durkin, Durnin, Durbin, Durdin, Durgin, Drain, Dustin, Turpin, Darwin

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Where is the Duruin family from?

You can see how Duruin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duruin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Duruin family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Duruin's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Duruin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duruin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Duruin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duruin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Duruin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Duruin. For the veterans among your Duruin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duruin lifespan?

Average Duruin life expectancy in 2001 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duruin 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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