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Duranton Family History

Duranton 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: Dunton, Drayton, Branton, Durant, Danton, Durante, Durando, Durston

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Where is the Duranton family from?

You can see how Duranton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duranton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Duranton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Duranton family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duranton's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Duranton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duranton 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 Duranton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duranton. 100% of Duranton women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Duranton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duranton 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Duranton. 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 22 military records available for the last name Duranton. For the veterans among your Duranton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duranton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1982, in the United States, Duranton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Duranton in 1962 was 81, and 80 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duranton 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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