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Durhams Family History

Durhams 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: Durham, Derham, Dunham, Burhans, Burham, Duchamp, Burnham, Duris

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Where is the Durhams family from?

You can see how Durhams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durhams family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Durhams families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Durhams families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Durhams's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Durhams families in 1891.
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What did your Durhams ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Durhams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durhams 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Durhams. 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 Durhams. For the veterans among your Durhams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durhams lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Durhams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Durhams in 1971 was 67, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durhams 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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