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Duret Family History

Duret Surname Meaning

French: from a diminutive of dur ‘hard obstinate’ used as a nickname for a hard-hearted uncompromising individual.

Compare Duray 2 and Durette.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Duret family from?

You can see how Duret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duret family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Duret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Duret families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Duret's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Duret families in 1891.
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What did your Duret ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Duret. 100% of Duret women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duret 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Duret. 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 166 military records available for the last name Duret. For the veterans among your Duret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duret lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Duret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Duret in 1964 was 35, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duret 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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