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Durnier Family History

Durnier 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: Durner, Turnier, Turner, Burrier, Derner, Denier, Fournier, Dubner

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Where is the Durnier family from?

You can see how Durnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durnier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Durnier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Durnier family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Durnier's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Durnier families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durnier 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 Durnier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Durnier. 100% of Durnier men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Durnier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Durnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durnier 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Durnier. 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 11 military records available for the last name Durnier. For the veterans among your Durnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durnier lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1994, in the United States, Durnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Durnier in 1992 was 82, and 76 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Durnier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durnier 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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