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Durann Family History

Durann 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, Drain, Dunn, Dura, Dann, Turano, Duray

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Where is the Durann family from?

You can see how Durann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Durann families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Durann families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Durann's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Durann families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durann 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 Durann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Durann. 100% of Durann men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Durann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durann 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Durann. 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 3 military records available for the last name Durann. For the veterans among your Durann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durann lifespan?

Average Durann life expectancy in 1982 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durann 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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