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Durfor Family History

Durfor 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: Dunford, Duffer, Duro, Duford, Duron, Durfee, Burford, Hurford

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Where is the Durfor family from?

You can see how Durfor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durfor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Durfor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Durfor family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Durfor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Durfor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durfor 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 Durfor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Durfor. 100% of Durfor women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Durfor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durfor 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Durfor. 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 169 military records available for the last name Durfor. For the veterans among your Durfor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durfor lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Durfor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Durfor in 1967 was 79, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durfor 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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