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Durbon Family History

Durbon 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: Durban, Duron, Durbin, Dubon, Durben, Urbon, Bourbon, Urban, Huron

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Where is the Durbon family from?

You can see how Durbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durbon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Durbon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Durbon families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Durbon's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Durbon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durbon 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 Durbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Durbon. 60% of Durbon men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Durbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durbon 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Durbon. 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 97 military records available for the last name Durbon. For the veterans among your Durbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durbon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Durbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Durbon in 1966 was 79, and 68 in 2004.

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