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Durane Family History

Durane 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, Durante, Duran, Drane, Durand, Duane, Dufrane, Duan, Drake

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Where is the Durane family from?

You can see how Durane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Durane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Durane families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Durane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Durane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durane 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 Durane ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Durane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durane 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Durane. 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 26 military records available for the last name Durane. For the veterans among your Durane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durane lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Durane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Durane in 1963 was 76, and 58 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durane 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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