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Dursh Family History

Dursh 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: Durst, Dush, Hursh, Rush, Hurst, Dury, Bursch, Dust, Duris, Dorsch

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Where is the Dursh family from?

You can see how Dursh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dursh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dursh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Dursh families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dursh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dursh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dursh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dursh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rodman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dursh. 50% of Dursh men worked as a Rodman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Rodman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Dursh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Dursh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dursh 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dursh. 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 42 military records available for the last name Dursh. For the veterans among your Dursh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dursh lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2000, in the United States, Dursh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dursh in 1944 was 27, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dursh 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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