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Dourn Family History

Dourn 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: Dorn, Dohrn, Doorn, Bourn, Horn, Dore, Don, Duan, Dobrin, Court

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Where is the Dourn family from?

You can see how Dourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dourn family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Dourn family living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dourn's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Dourn families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Dourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dourn 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dourn. 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 Dourn. For the veterans among your Dourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dourn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Dourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dourn in 1967 was 66, and 73 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dourn 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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