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Durif Family History

Durif 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: Duris, Durie, Durio, Durig, Dury, Duff, Duin, Durick, Dura, Suri

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Where is the Durif family from?

You can see how Durif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durif family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Durif families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Durif families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Durif's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Durif families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durif 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 56 census records available for the last name Durif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durif 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 Durif. 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 Durif. For the veterans among your Durif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durif lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Durif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Durif in 1974 was 65, and 82 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durif 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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