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Durward Family History

Durward Surname Meaning

see Dorward.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Durward family from?

You can see how Durward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durward families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 12 Durward families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Durward's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Durward families in 1891.
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What did your Durward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Durward. 100% of Durward men worked as a Bricklayer and 77% of Durward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Gardener
    6%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Durward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durward 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Durward. 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 809 military records available for the last name Durward. For the veterans among your Durward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durward lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Durward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Durward in 1964 was 84, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durward 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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