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Durall Name Meaning

English (Essex and Middlesex): variant of Dorrell .

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


Similar surnames: Durell, Duvall, Durel, Devall, Durnell, Duval, Durand, Duran, Durnil

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Where is the Durall family from?

You can see how Durall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Durall family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Durall's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Durall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Durall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durall. 24% of Durall men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Durall women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durall were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • House Work
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Durall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durall 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Durall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 893 military records available for the last name Durall. For the veterans among your Durall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durall lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Durall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Durall in 1951 was 43, and 65 in 2004.

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