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Durny Family History

Durny 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, Duray, Durney, Darby, Duan, Bury, Darcy, Dery, Drury, Jury

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Where is the Durny family from?

You can see how Durny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Durny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Durny family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Durny's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Durny families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durny 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 151 census records available for the last name Durny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durny 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Durny. 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 10 military records available for the last name Durny. For the veterans among your Durny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durny lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Durny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Durny in 1989 was 67, and 45 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durny 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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