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Dursse Family History

Dursse 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, Durst, Furse, Ducasse, Busse, Purse, Burse, Durie, Durfee

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Where is the Dursse family from?

You can see how Dursse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dursse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dursse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dursse families living in South Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dursse's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Dursse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dursse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dursse ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Dursse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dursse 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dursse. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dursse. For the veterans among your Dursse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dursse lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Dursse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dursse in 1968 was 52, and 74 in 2002.

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