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Durne Family History

Durne 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: Dunne, Durie, Duree, Durner, Duane, Durre, Burne, Durney, Turner

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Where is the Durne family from?

You can see how Durne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Durne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Durne families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Durne's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Durne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durne 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 Durne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durne. 34% of Durne men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Durne women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Labor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Durne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durne 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Durne. 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 90 military records available for the last name Durne. For the veterans among your Durne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durne lifespan?

Average Durne life expectancy in 1982 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durne 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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