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Durdell Family History

Durdell 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: Durell, Durrell, Burdell, Durnell, Rundell, Darnell, Burrell, Cardell

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Where is the Durdell family from?

You can see how Durdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durdell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Durdell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Durdell families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Durdell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Durdell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durdell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Durdell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Durdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durdell 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Durdell. 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 27 military records available for the last name Durdell. For the veterans among your Durdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durdell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Durdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Durdell in 1962 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

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