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Durwester Family History

Durwester 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: Deerwester, Dearwester, Burmester, Riester, Dresser, Dorchester

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Where is the Durwester family from?

You can see how Durwester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durwester family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Durwester families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Durwester's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Durwester families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Durwester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durwester 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Durwester. 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 7 military records available for the last name Durwester. For the veterans among your Durwester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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