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Durkoop Family History

Durkoop 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: Dunlop, Throop, Burhop, Turko, Duro, Koop, Durk, Durkin, Duron

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Where is the Durkoop family from?

You can see how Durkoop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durkoop family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Durkoop families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Durkoop's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Durkoop families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durkoop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Durkoop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durkoop 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Durkoop. 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 31 military records available for the last name Durkoop. For the veterans among your Durkoop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durkoop lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Durkoop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Durkoop in 1964 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durkoop 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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