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Durrett Name Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): variant of Derrett . Altered form of French Duret reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Durette .

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


Similar surnames: Durrette, Dorrity, Burnett, Durette, Barrett, Duckett, Burkett

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Where is the Durrett family from?

You can see how Durrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Durrett families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Durrett's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Durrett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Durrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durrett. 31% of Durrett men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Durrett women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durrett were Operator and Saleslady. .

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Saleslady
    7%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Durrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durrett 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 566 immigration records available for the last name Durrett. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Durrett. For the veterans among your Durrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durrett lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Durrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Durrett in 1945 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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