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Durnand Family History

Durnand 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: Durand, Durland, Durnan, Durban, Durant, Burland, Murnane, Duran

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Where is the Durnand family from?

You can see how Durnand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durnand family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Durnand families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Durnand family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Durnand's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Durnand families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Durnand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durnand 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Durnand. 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 military records available for the last name Durnand. For the veterans among your Durnand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durnand lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durnand 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Durnand

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