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Durding Family History

Durding 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: Durning, Dudding, During, Durdin, Durling, Dring, Harding, Darling

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Where is the Durding family from?

You can see how Durding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durding family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Durding families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Durding families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Durding's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Durding families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durding 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 176 census records available for the last name Durding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durding 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Durding. 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 21 military records available for the last name Durding. For the veterans among your Durding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durding lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Durding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Durding in 1964 was 78, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durding 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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