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Durdon Family History

Durdon 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: Dundon, Duron, Purdon, Burdon, Durden, Durdin, Gordon, Burden, Cardon

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Where is the Durdon family from?

You can see how Durdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Durdon families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Durdon's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Durdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durdon 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 Durdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durdon. 60% of Durdon men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Durdon women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Durdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durdon 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Durdon. 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 148 military records available for the last name Durdon. For the veterans among your Durdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durdon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Durdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Durdon in 1964 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durdon 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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