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Durnett Family History

Durnett 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: Gurnett, Dunnett, Burnett, Durrett, Burkett, Curnutt, Duckett

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Where is the Durnett family from?

You can see how Durnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durnett family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Durnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Durnett families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Durnett's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Durnett families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Durnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Durnett. 100% of Durnett 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Durnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durnett 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Durnett. 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 167 military records available for the last name Durnett. For the veterans among your Durnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durnett lifespan?

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