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Durdy Family History

Durdy Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Durdy family from?

You can see how Durdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Durdy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Durdy families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Durdy's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Durdy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durdy 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 Durdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Durdy. 60% of Durdy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Durdy 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Retired
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Durdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durdy 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Durdy. 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 184 military records available for the last name Durdy. For the veterans among your Durdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durdy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Durdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Durdy in 1968 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durdy 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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