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Durbois Family History

Durbois 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: Dubois, Duris, Durbin, Dubis, Duross, Duboise, Debois, Curtis, Duboff

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Where is the Durbois family from?

You can see how Durbois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durbois family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Durbois families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Durbois families living in Maine. This was about 33% of all the recorded Durbois's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Durbois families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durbois 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 Durbois ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Durbois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durbois 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Durbois. 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 212 military records available for the last name Durbois. For the veterans among your Durbois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durbois lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Durbois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Durbois in 1981 was 76, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durbois 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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