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Durvan Family History

Durvan 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, Duan, Dorman

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Where is the Durvan family from?

You can see how Durvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durvan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Durvan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Durvan families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Durvan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Durvan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durvan 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 100 census records available for the last name Durvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durvan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Durvan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Durvan. For the veterans among your Durvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durvan lifespan?

Average Durvan life expectancy in 1999 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durvan 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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