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Durnee Family History

Durnee 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: Durfee, Duree, Durner, Duryee, Durkee, Gurnee, Durney, Turner, Dorney

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Where is the Durnee family from?

You can see how Durnee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durnee family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Durnee family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Durnee's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Durnee families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Durnee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durnee 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Durnee. 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 2 military records available for the last name Durnee. For the veterans among your Durnee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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