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Durroch Family History

Durroch 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: Darroch, Dubroc, Murdoch, Dorroh, Durrah, Burich, Roch, Bursch

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Where is the Durroch family from?

You can see how Durroch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durroch family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Durroch families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Durroch families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Durroch's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Durroch families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durroch 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 206 census records available for the last name Durroch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durroch 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Durroch. 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 17 military records available for the last name Durroch. For the veterans among your Durroch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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