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Durany Family History

Durany 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: Duray, Durant, Duran, Durand, Dulany, Duan, Dury, Dunay, Dura, Durley

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Where is the Durany family from?

You can see how Durany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durany family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Durany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Durany family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Durany's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Durany families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Durany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durany 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Durany. 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 20 military records available for the last name Durany. For the veterans among your Durany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durany lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Durany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Durany in 1976 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durany 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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