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Durnall Family History

Durnall Surname Meaning

see Durnell.

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


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Where is the Durnall family from?

You can see how Durnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durnall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Durnall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Durnall families living in Staffordshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Durnall's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Durnall families in 1891.
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What did your Durnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fitter Engineers and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Durnall. 100% of Durnall men worked as a Fitter Engineers and 87% of Durnall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Fitter Engineers
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    8%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Durnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durnall 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Durnall. 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 174 military records available for the last name Durnall. For the veterans among your Durnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durnall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Durnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Durnall in 1963 was 84, and 49 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durnall 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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