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Durem Family History

Durem 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: Duren, Durel, Duree, Durm, Drew, Turek, Dube, Dore, Duke, Uren

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Where is the Durem family from?

You can see how Durem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Durem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Durem families living in Alabama. This was about 75% of all the recorded Durem's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Durem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Durem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durem 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Durem. 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 6 military records available for the last name Durem. For the veterans among your Durem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durem lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Durem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Durem in 1973 was 45, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durem 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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