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Durdan Family History

Durdan Surname Meaning

see Durden and Dearden.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Durdan family from?

You can see how Durdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durdan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durdan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Durdan families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Durdan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Durdan families in 1891.
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What did your Durdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Durdan. 100% of Durdan men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Durdan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    17%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Durdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durdan 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Durdan. 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 180 military records available for the last name Durdan. For the veterans among your Durdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durdan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Durdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Durdan in 1960 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durdan 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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