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Duracka Family History

Duracka 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: Durick, Burack, Durica, Muraoka, Muraca, Duck, Drake, Kraska, Dacko

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Where is the Duracka family from?

You can see how Duracka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duracka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Duracka families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Duracka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Duracka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duracka 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 Duracka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duracka. 100% of Duracka men worked as a Watchman.

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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

  • Watchman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Duracka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duracka 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Duracka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Duracka. For the veterans among your Duracka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duracka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Duracka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Duracka in 1969 was 85, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duracka 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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