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Dandurand Family History

Dandurand Surname Meaning

French: patronymic with fused preposition d(e) ‘of’ from Andurand from a nickname or an old personal name.

Compare Durand derived from Old French endurant ‘enduring, patient’.

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


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Where is the Dandurand family from?

You can see how Dandurand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dandurand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dandurand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Dandurand families living in Cheshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dandurand's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Dandurand families in 1891.
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What did your Dandurand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dandurand. 17% of Dandurand men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Dandurand women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dandurand were Shipping Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Shipping Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Dandurand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dandurand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dandurand 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Dandurand. 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 733 military records available for the last name Dandurand. For the veterans among your Dandurand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dandurand lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dandurand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dandurand in 1962 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dandurand 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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