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Durand Family History

Durand Surname Meaning

French, Spanish, and English (of Norman origin): from a medieval French and Spanish personal name documented in the Latin(ized) form Durandus supposedly derived from the Latin verb durare ‘to last, to endure’.

Compare Italian Durante. Compare also Durant.

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


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Where is the Durand family from?

You can see how Durand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 52 Durand families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Durand's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Durand families in 1891.
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What did your Durand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Durand. 72% of Durand 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
    72%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 62,000 census records available for the last name Durand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durand 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Durand. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Durand. For the veterans among your Durand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durand lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Durand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Durand in 1951 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Durand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durand 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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