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Durholt Family History

Durholt 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: Aderholt, Holt, Denholm, Burhop, Durst, Overholt, Durant, Dutoit

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Where is the Durholt family from?

You can see how Durholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durholt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Durholt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Durholt families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Durholt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Durholt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Durholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durholt 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Durholt. 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 26 military records available for the last name Durholt. For the veterans among your Durholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durholt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Durholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Durholt in 1971 was 84, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durholt 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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