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Durnien Family History

Durnien 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: Durnin, Durkin, Durie, Durning, Duren, Durner, Durbin, Durden

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Where is the Durnien family from?

You can see how Durnien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durnien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Durnien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Durnien families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Durnien's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Durnien families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durnien 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 117 census records available for the last name Durnien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durnien 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Durnien. 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 8 military records available for the last name Durnien. For the veterans among your Durnien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durnien lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Durnien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Durnien in 1982 was 72, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durnien 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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