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Durrel Family History

Durrel Surname Meaning

see Dorrell.

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


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You can see how Durrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Durrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Durrel families living in Essex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Durrel's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Durrel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Durrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durrel 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Durrel. 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 9 military records available for the last name Durrel. For the veterans among your Durrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durrel lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1986, in the United States, Durrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Durrel in 1983 was 69, and 78 in 1986.

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