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Durno Family History

Durno Surname Meaning

from Durno (Aberdeens) recorded as Dournach in 1257. see Dernie.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Durno family from?

You can see how Durno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durno family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durno families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 14 Durno families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Durno's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Durno families in 1891.
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What did your Durno ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Durno. 85% of Durno 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    16%

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Passenger Lists

There are 786 immigration records available for the last name Durno. 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 481 military records available for the last name Durno. For the veterans among your Durno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durno lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Durno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Durno in 1962 was 87, and 79 in 2003.

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