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Durland Family History

Durland Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dorland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Durland family from?

You can see how Durland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Durland families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Durland's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Durland families in 1891.
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What did your Durland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durland. 26% of Durland men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Durland women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durland were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Durland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durland 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 946 immigration records available for the last name Durland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Durland. For the veterans among your Durland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durland lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Durland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Durland in 1954 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durland 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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