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Dures Family History

Dures Surname Meaning

see Duris.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Dures family from?

You can see how Dures families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dures family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dures families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Dures families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dures's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dures families in 1891.
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What did your Dures ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dures. 100% of Dures men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Dures 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dures family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Dures. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dures 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Dures. 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 143 military records available for the last name Dures. For the veterans among your Dures ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dures lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Dures life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dures in 1971 was 65, and 75 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dures 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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