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Dursun Family History

Dursun 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: Burson, Durban, Durst, Ursin, Durkin, Duran, Duron, Duerson, Durston

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Where is the Dursun family from?

You can see how Dursun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dursun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dursun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dursun families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Dursun's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dursun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dursun 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 17 census records available for the last name Dursun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dursun 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Dursun. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dursun. For the veterans among your Dursun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dursun lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Dursun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dursun in 1969 was 81, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dursun 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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