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Durnil Family History

Durnil Surname Meaning

English: variant of Durnell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Durnil family from?

You can see how Durnil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durnil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Durnil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Durnil families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Durnil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Durnil families in 1891.
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What did your Durnil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durnil. 29% of Durnil men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Durnil women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durnil were Labor and Maid.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • House Work
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Durnil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Durnil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durnil 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Durnil. 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 297 military records available for the last name Durnil. For the veterans among your Durnil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durnil lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Durnil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Durnil in 1964 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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