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Durgens Family History

Durgens 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: Jurgens, Burgess, Mergens, Jergens, Surges, Duren, Durden, Hargens

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Where is the Durgens family from?

You can see how Durgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durgens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Durgens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Durgens families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Durgens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Durgens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durgens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Durgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durgens 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Durgens. 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 2 military records available for the last name Durgens. For the veterans among your Durgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durgens lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Durgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Durgens in 1982 was 70, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durgens 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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