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Durandy Family History

Durandy 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: Durando, Durand, Duray, Durant, Durante, Duran, Drawdy, Draney

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Where is the Durandy family from?

You can see how Durandy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durandy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Durandy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Durandy family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Durandy's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Durandy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durandy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Durandy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durandy 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Durandy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Durandy. For the veterans among your Durandy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durandy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Durandy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Durandy in 1965 was 77, and 85 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durandy 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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