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Durwin Family History

Durwin 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: Darwin, Durkin, Derwin, Durnin, Durbin, Urwin, Durdin, Durgin, Drain

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Where is the Durwin family from?

You can see how Durwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Durwin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Durwin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Durwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Durwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Durwin. 100% of Durwin women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Durwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durwin 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Durwin. 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 163 military records available for the last name Durwin. For the veterans among your Durwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durwin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Durwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Durwin in 1968 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durwin 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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