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Durfin Family History

Durfin 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: Duffin, Durkin, Murfin, Durnin, Durbin, Durdin, Durgin, Drain, Dustin

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Where is the Durfin family from?

You can see how Durfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durfin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Durfin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Durfin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Durfin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Durfin families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Durfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durfin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Durfin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Durfin. For the veterans among your Durfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durfin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Durfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Durfin in 1967 was 71, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durfin 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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