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Durau Family History

Durau Name 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: Dura, Duray, Duran, Dorau, Burau, Duan, Mura, Grau, Dury, Ducat

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durau 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 Durau ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Durau ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Durau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durau 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Durau. 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 17 military records available for the last name Durau. For the veterans among your Durau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durau lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Durau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Durau in 1976 was 55, and 89 in 1993.

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