Origins of the Durell surname

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    In 1921, most Durells lived in london

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    370 Durell Travel & migration records
    1,600 Durells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Durell

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    What are the most common Durell first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Durells

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Durells in 1921

    Annuitant

    19

    Dressmaker

    15

    Living On Her Own Means

    11

    Living On Own Means

    10

    Tailoress

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Durells in 1921

    Packing Case Maker

    10

    Timber Merchant

    9

    Carpenter

    8

    Grocer

    6

    Living On Own Means

    6

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