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Durgan Family History

Durgan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Durkin or Dargan.

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


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Where is the Durgan family from?

You can see how Durgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durgan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durgan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Durgan families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Durgan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Durgan families in 1891.
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What did your Durgan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Durgan. 100% of Durgan 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Durgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durgan 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Durgan. 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 981 military records available for the last name Durgan. For the veterans among your Durgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durgan lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Durgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Durgan in 1945 was 21, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durgan 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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