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Durren Family History

Durren 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: Duren, Durrer, Durden, Durre, Durben, Curren, Murren, Farren, Current

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Where is the Durren family from?

You can see how Durren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Durren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Durren family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Durren's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Durren families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Durren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durren 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Durren. 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 166 military records available for the last name Durren. For the veterans among your Durren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Durren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Durren in 1963 was 72, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durren 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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