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Duerkop Family History

Duerkop Surname 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: Duerson, Dunlop, Dubroc, Perko, Duer, Dubrow, Burhop, Cuervo, Dutro

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Where is the Duerkop family from?

You can see how Duerkop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duerkop family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Duerkop families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Duerkop families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Duerkop's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Duerkop families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duerkop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Duerkop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duerkop. 43% of Duerkop men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Duerkop women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farm Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Duerkop family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Duerkop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duerkop 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Duerkop. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 125 military records available for the last name Duerkop. For the veterans among your Duerkop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duerkop lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Duerkop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Duerkop in 1963 was 76, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duerkop

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duerkop ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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