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Duryee Family History

Duryee Surname Meaning

Altered form (also Duryée) of Durie or Durié a surname of French origin or of French Durieu a variant of Durieux.

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


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Where is the Duryee family from?

You can see how Duryee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duryee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Duryee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Duryee families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Duryee's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Duryee families in 1911.
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What did your Duryee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duryee. 27% of Duryee men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Duryee women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duryee were Bookkeeper 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
    27%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Duryee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Duryee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duryee 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Duryee. 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 664 military records available for the last name Duryee. For the veterans among your Duryee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duryee lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Duryee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Duryee in 1955 was 51, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duryee 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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