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Durow Family History

Durow Surname Meaning

English (Derbyshire): variant of Duro.

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


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Where is the Durow family from?

You can see how Durow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Durow families living in Derbyshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Durow's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Durow families in 1891.
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What did your Durow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Durow. 50% of Durow men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Durow 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Artificial Silk Spinner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Durow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Durow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durow 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Durow. 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 323 military records available for the last name Durow. For the veterans among your Durow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durow lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Durow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Durow in 1959 was 45, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durow 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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