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Duram Family History

Duram 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: Dura, Duray, Duran, Durham, Durm, Uram, Ram, Duan, Mura, Derham

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Where is the Duram family from?

You can see how Duram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duram families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Duram families living in Devon. This was about 42% of all the recorded Duram's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Duram families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duram 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 Duram ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duram. 36% of Duram men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Duram women 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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Duram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duram 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Duram. 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 218 military records available for the last name Duram. For the veterans among your Duram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duram lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Duram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Duram in 1955 was 45, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duram 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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