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Durringer Family History

Durringer 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: Derringer, Dieringer, Auringer, Deringer, Berringer, Dertinger

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Where is the Durringer family from?

You can see how Durringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durringer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Durringer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Durringer family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Durringer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Durringer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Durringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durringer 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Durringer. 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 41 military records available for the last name Durringer. For the veterans among your Durringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durringer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Durringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Durringer in 1967 was 76, and 64 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durringer 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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