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Durf Family History

Durf 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: Dury, Duff, Dura, Duro, Durk, Durm, Dorf, Durr, Turk, Dube

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Where is the Durf family from?

You can see how Durf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Durf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Durf families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 90% of all the recorded Durf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Durf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durf 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 Durf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Durf. 100% of Durf women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Durf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durf 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Durf. 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 364 military records available for the last name Durf. For the veterans among your Durf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Durf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Durf in 1964 was 79, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durf 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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