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Durra Family History

Durra 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: Dura, Murra, Dutra, Durr, Durre, Durrah, Mura, Serra, Burr, Guerra

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Where is the Durra family from?

You can see how Durra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Durra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Durra family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Durra's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Durra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durra 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 Durra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Durra. 100% of Durra women worked as an Inspector.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Durra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durra 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Durra. 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 26 military records available for the last name Durra. For the veterans among your Durra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durra lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Durra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Durra in 1968 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durra 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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