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Durgett Family History

Durgett 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: Burgett, Durrett, Burkett, Duckett, Gurnett, Dunnett, Dorsett

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Where is the Durgett family from?

You can see how Durgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durgett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Durgett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Durgett family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Durgett's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Durgett families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durgett 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 Durgett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Durgett. 100% of Durgett men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Durgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durgett 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 Durgett. 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 8 military records available for the last name Durgett. For the veterans among your Durgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durgett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Durgett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Durgett in 1964 was 87, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durgett 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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