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Durstan Family History

Durstan 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: Dunstan, Durston, Burston, Dustin, Hurston, Durban, Durst, Duran

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Where is the Durstan family from?

You can see how Durstan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durstan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Durstan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Durstan families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Durstan's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Durstan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durstan 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 Durstan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Durstan. 100% of Durstan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Durstan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durstan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Durstan. 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 Durstan. For the veterans among your Durstan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durstan lifespan?

Average Durstan life expectancy in 1995 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durstan 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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