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Durien Family History

Durien 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: Durie, Duren, Durden, Durian, Durben, Uren, Burden, Marien, Buren

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Where is the Durien family from?

You can see how Durien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Durien families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Durien families living in Essex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Durien's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Durien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durien 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 252 census records available for the last name Durien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durien 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Durien. 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 45 military records available for the last name Durien. For the veterans among your Durien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durien lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1976, in the United States, Durien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Durien in 1972 was 74, and 26 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durien 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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