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Durana Family History

Durana 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: Durant, Duran, Durand, Duan, Rana, Dana, Dura, Turano, Duray, Durban

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Where is the Durana family from?

You can see how Durana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Durana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Durana families living in New Mexico. This was about 58% of all the recorded Durana's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Durana families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durana 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 Durana ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Durana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durana 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Durana. 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 49 military records available for the last name Durana. For the veterans among your Durana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durana lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Durana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Durana in 1966 was 71, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durana 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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