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Dursy Family History

Dursy 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: Dury, Duray, Durst, Darby, Bury, Darcy, Dery, Hurst, Drury, Jury

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Where is the Dursy family from?

You can see how Dursy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dursy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dursy families living in Kansas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dursy's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Dursy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dursy 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 59 census records available for the last name Dursy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dursy 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dursy. 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 67 military records available for the last name Dursy. For the veterans among your Dursy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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