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Durrell Family History

Durrell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dorrell.

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


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Where is the Durrell family from?

You can see how Durrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Durrell families living in Norfolk. This was about 23% of all the recorded Durrell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Durrell families in 1891.
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What did your Durrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Durrell. 20% of Durrell men worked as a Carpenter and 83% of Durrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durrell were Insurance Agent and Machinist Textile.

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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

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Fitter turner
    20%
  • Insurance Agent
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Machinist Textile
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Durrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durrell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Durrell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Durrell. For the veterans among your Durrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durrell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Durrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Durrell in 1953 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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