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Dursey Family History

Dursey 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: Durley, Dorsey, Hursey, Bursey, Darsey, Durney, Durfey, Hussey, Pusey

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Where is the Dursey family from?

You can see how Dursey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dursey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dursey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dursey families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dursey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dursey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dursey 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 218 census records available for the last name Dursey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dursey 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Dursey. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dursey. For the veterans among your Dursey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dursey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Dursey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dursey in 1969 was 66, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dursey 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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