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Durris Family History

Durris 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: Duris, Dorris, Burris, Morris, Harris, Curtis, Norris, Currie, Purvis

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Where is the Durris family from?

You can see how Durris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durris family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Durris families living in Midlothian. This was about 56% of all the recorded Durris's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Durris families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durris 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 Durris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Durris. 100% of Durris men worked as a Painter.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Durris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durris 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Durris. 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 Durris. For the veterans among your Durris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durris lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Durris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Durris in 1967 was 63, and 48 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durris 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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