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Durigan Family History

Durigan 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: Durgan, Durian, Dunigan, Dragan, Kurian, Durban, Dugan, Duran, Gurian

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Where is the Durigan family from?

You can see how Durigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Durigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Durigan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Durigan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Durigan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durigan 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 Durigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Burler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durigan. 100% of Durigan men worked as a Labor and 100% of Durigan women worked as a Burler.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Burler
    100%

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Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Durigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durigan 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Durigan. 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 91 military records available for the last name Durigan. For the veterans among your Durigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durigan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Durigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Durigan in 1964 was 89, and 40 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Durigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durigan 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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