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Durtan Family History

Durtan 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: Durban, Duran, Durman, Durgan, Durian, Durkan, Durnan, Dunstan, Duan

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Where is the Durtan family from?

You can see how Durtan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durtan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Durtan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Durtan family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Durtan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Durtan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durtan 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 77 census records available for the last name Durtan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durtan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Durtan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Durtan. For the veterans among your Durtan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durtan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Durtan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Durtan in 1970 was 51, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durtan 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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