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Durnler Family History

Durnler 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, Turner, Durley, Derner, Gurtler, Dumler, Dubner, Burnley

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Where is the Durnler family from?

You can see how Durnler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durnler family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Durnler family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Durnler's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Durnler families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Durnler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durnler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Durnler. 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 8 military records available for the last name Durnler. For the veterans among your Durnler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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