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Duros Family History

Duros 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: Duris, Duro, Duron, Duross, Durow, Buros, Boros, Ros, Dury, Baros

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Where is the Duros family from?

You can see how Duros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duros family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Duros families living in Kent. This was about 42% of all the recorded Duros's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Duros families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duros 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 Duros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duros. 34% of Duros men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Duros women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duros were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    34%
  • Partner Manager
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Duros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Duros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duros 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Duros. 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 64 military records available for the last name Duros. For the veterans among your Duros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duros lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Duros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Duros in 1965 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duros 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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