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Durum Family History

Durum 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: Drum, Durm, Burum, Dury, Duris, Dura, Borum, Narum, Duque, Duray

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Where is the Durum family from?

You can see how Durum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durum family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Durum family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Durum's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Durum families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Durum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durum 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Durum. 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 40 military records available for the last name Durum. For the veterans among your Durum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durum lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Durum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Durum in 1974 was 78, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durum 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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