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Durmer Family History

Durmer 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: Dormer, Dermer, Dummer, Durner, Durrer, Turner, Burger, Summer

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Where is the Durmer family from?

You can see how Durmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Durmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Durmer families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Durmer's in USA. California had the highest population of Durmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durmer 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 165 census records available for the last name Durmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durmer 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Durmer. 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 280 military records available for the last name Durmer. For the veterans among your Durmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durmer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Durmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Durmer in 1973 was 67, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durmer 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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