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Durans Family History

Durans 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: Durant, Duran, Durand, Duan, Burns, Duris, Buras, Dura, Krans, Turano

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Where is the Durans family from?

You can see how Durans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durans family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Durans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 6 Durans families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Durans's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Durans families in 1861.
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What did your Durans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Durans. 100% of Durans 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 248 census records available for the last name Durans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durans 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Durans. 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 45 military records available for the last name Durans. For the veterans among your Durans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durans lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Durans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Durans in 1971 was 84, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durans 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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