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Dursdale Family History

Dursdale 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: Dinsdale, Dugdale, Dimsdale, Drysdale, Lonsdale, Iredale, Teesdale

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Where is the Dursdale family from?

You can see how Dursdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dursdale family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dursdale families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dursdale's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dursdale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Dursdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dursdale 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dursdale. 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 Dursdale. For the veterans among your Dursdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dursdale lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dursdale 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dursdale

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