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Durbeny Family History

Durbeny 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: Durben, Durley, Durban, Duren, Durbin, Durden, Durney, Urben, Durfey

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Where is the Durbeny family from?

You can see how Durbeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durbeny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Durbeny families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Durbeny families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Durbeny's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Durbeny families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durbeny 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 12 census records available for the last name Durbeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durbeny 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Durbeny. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Durbeny. For the veterans among your Durbeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durbeny lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Durbeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Durbeny in 1971 was 67, and 76 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durbeny 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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