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Durdle Family History

Durdle Surname Meaning

Probably from Doverdale (Worcs) which is recorded as Duverdale in 1166 and Dordall in 1558 or Dordale in Belbroughton (Worcs). The place-names derive from a lost river-name *Dover (from Proto-Welsh duβr ‘water’).

In addition, the etymology includes Old English dæl meaning ‘valley’. This reflects the geographical features that influenced the naming of the area.

Such linguistic transitions indicate the blend of different cultures and languages over time.

The early records highlight the historical significance of place-names in understanding local geography and its evolution.

Overall, Doverdale's name encapsulates both its natural environment and its historical context within Worcestershire.

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


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You can see how Durdle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durdle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Durdle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Durdle families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Durdle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Durdle families in 1891.
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What did your Durdle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Durdle. 85% of Durdle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Shorthand Typist
    16%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 173 military records available for the last name Durdle. For the veterans among your Durdle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Durdle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Durdle in 1965 was 59, and 86 in 2003.

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