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Durrer Name Meaning

German (also Dürrer): nickname for a thin man from a noun derivative of Dürr (see Durr ).

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


Similar surnames: Burrer, Durre, Durr, Duerr, Duer, Turner, Ducker, Dupler, Cutrer

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Where is the Durrer family from?

You can see how Durrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Durrer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Durrer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Durrer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Durrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Durrer. 100% of Durrer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Durrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durrer 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Durrer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 459 military records available for the last name Durrer. For the veterans among your Durrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durrer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Durrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Durrer in 1965 was 79, and 76 in 2003.

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