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Duyar Family History

Duyar 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: Dugar, Dyar, Duan, Dear, Dyer, Kumar, Ducat, Dunay, Demar, Dura

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Where is the Duyar family from?

You can see how Duyar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duyar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Duyar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Duyar family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duyar's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Duyar families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Duyar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duyar 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 Duyar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Duyar. For the veterans among your Duyar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duyar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duyar 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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