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Duria Family History

Duria 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: Duris, Dura, Durie, Durio, Durica, Durig, Furia, Durian, Luria, Mura

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Where is the Duria family from?

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

What did your Duria ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Duria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duria 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Duria. 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 6 military records available for the last name Duria. For the veterans among your Duria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duria lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Duria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Duria in 1972 was 80, and 38 in 1996.

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