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Early Origins of the Durer family

The surname Durer was first found in Bavaria, where the name Duren was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Durer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Durer research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1427, 1502, 1648 and 1785 are included under the topic Early Durer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Durer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Duren, Düren, Dürels, Durell, Dürer, Duret, Durenman, Durenhoff and many more.

Early Notables of the Durer family

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Durer migration to the United States +



Durer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Jacob Durer, who settled in Illinois in 1840

Contemporary Notables of the name Durer (post 1700) +

  • Albrecht Dürer, German painter and engraver who incorporated the classicism of the Italian Renaissance into northern European art


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