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Mcdurham Family History

Mcdurham 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: Durham, Derham, Dunham, Mcdorman, Burham, Mcmurray, Mcham, Midura

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Where is the Mcdurham family from?

You can see how Mcdurham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdurham family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcdurham families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there was 1 Mcdurham family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdurham's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Mcdurham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdurham 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 Mcdurham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcdurham. 100% of Mcdurham men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mcdurham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Mcdurham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdurham 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcdurham. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mcdurham. For the veterans among your Mcdurham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdurham lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Mcdurham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcdurham in 1978 was 65, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdurham 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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