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Durnes Family History

Durnes 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: Durner, Duenes, Burnes, Durney, Turner, Barnes, Furness, Dorney

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Where is the Durnes family from?

You can see how Durnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durnes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Durnes family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Durnes's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Durnes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Durnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durnes. 100% of Durnes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Durnes women worked as a House Work. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Durnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durnes 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Durnes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Durnes. For the veterans among your Durnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durnes lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Durnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Durnes in 1989 was 43, and 29 in 2001.

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