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Durma Family History

Durma 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, Durm, Surma, Duma, Durman, Mura, Dury, Dorman, Kuzma, Nurmi

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Where is the Durma family from?

You can see how Durma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Durma families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Durma families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Durma's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Durma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Durma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Durma. 100% of Durma men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Durma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durma 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Durma. 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 68 military records available for the last name Durma. For the veterans among your Durma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durma lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Durma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Durma in 1969 was 61, and 81 in 2003.

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