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Durgins Family History

Durgins 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: Duggins, Durgin, Duris, Burkins, Durkin, Burgin, Durning, Dargis

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Where is the Durgins family from?

You can see how Durgins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durgins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durgins families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Durgins families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Durgins's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Durgins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Durgins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durgins 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Durgins. 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 33 military records available for the last name Durgins. For the veterans among your Durgins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durgins lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Durgins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Durgins in 1973 was 43, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durgins 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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