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Durrand Family History

Durrand Surname Meaning

see Durrant.

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


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Where is the Durrand family from?

You can see how Durrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durrand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Durrand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Durrand families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Durrand's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Durrand families in 1891.
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What did your Durrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Durrand. 100% of Durrand 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Durrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durrand 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Durrand. 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 339 military records available for the last name Durrand. For the veterans among your Durrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durrand lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Durrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Durrand in 1964 was 81, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durrand 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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