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Durene Family History

Durene 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: Duren, Duree, Dufrene, Uren, Buren, Eugene, Drone, Doren, Durant

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Where is the Durene family from?

You can see how Durene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durene family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Durene family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Durene's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Durene families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Durene ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Durene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durene 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Durene. 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 2 military records available for the last name Durene. For the veterans among your Durene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durene lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Durene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Durene in 1979 was 72, and 88 in 1993.

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