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Durheim Name Meaning

Altered form of German Dürrheim a habitational name from Bad Dürrheim in Baden-Württemberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Draheim, Preheim, Heim, Sundheim, Opheim, Duren, Wertheim, Durham

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Where is the Durheim family from?

You can see how Durheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durheim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Durheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Durheim families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Durheim's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Durheim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Durheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durheim. 31% of Durheim men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Durheim women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durheim were Clerk and House Work. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • House Work
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Durheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durheim 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Durheim. 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 168 military records available for the last name Durheim. For the veterans among your Durheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durheim lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Durheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Durheim in 1949 was 43, and 89 in 2003.

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