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Dursan Family History

Dursan 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: Durban, Duran, Durman, Durgan, Durian, Durkan, Durnan, Dunstan, Duan

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Where is the Dursan family from?

You can see how Dursan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dursan family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Dursan family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Dursan's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Dursan families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Dursan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dursan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dursan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dursan. For the veterans among your Dursan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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