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Durrey Family History

Durrey 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: Durley, Surrey, Durrer, Currey, Murrey, Duprey, Durre, Furrey, Durney

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Where is the Durrey family from?

You can see how Durrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durrey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Durrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Durrey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Durrey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Durrey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durrey 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 196 census records available for the last name Durrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durrey 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Durrey. 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 16 military records available for the last name Durrey. For the veterans among your Durrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durrey lifespan?

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