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Durn Family History

Durn Surname Meaning

see Dorn. from Middle English derne which had a range of meanings including ‘crafty dishonest; discreet’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Durn family from?

You can see how Durn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Durn families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Durn's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Durn families in 1891.
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What did your Durn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Durn. 50% of Durn men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Durn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durn were Dairy Farmer Assists Brother and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Dairy Farmer Assists Brother
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unp
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Durn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durn 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 731 immigration records available for the last name Durn. 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 920 military records available for the last name Durn. For the veterans among your Durn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Durn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Durn in 1963 was 64, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durn 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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