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Durieu Family History

Durieu 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, Duris, Durick, Durley, Muriel, Dubie, Durfee, Duren, Urie

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Where is the Durieu family from?

You can see how Durieu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durieu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Durieu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Durieu family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Durieu's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Durieu families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Durieu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durieu 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Durieu. 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 18 military records available for the last name Durieu. For the veterans among your Durieu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durieu lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Durieu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Durieu in 1964 was 83, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durieu 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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