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Durrien Family History

Durrien 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: Currie, Burrier, Terrien, Murrin, Durkin, Durie, Dorries, Currier

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Where is the Durrien family from?

You can see how Durrien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durrien family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Durrien families were found in USA in 1880, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Durrien family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Durrien's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Durrien families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Durrien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durrien 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Durrien. 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 military records available for the last name Durrien. For the veterans among your Durrien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durrien lifespan?

Average Durrien life expectancy in 1974 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durrien 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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