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Durakis Family History

Durakis 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: Duris, Dumais, Drakos, Durkin, Drakes, Dravis, Dorais, Drake, Drain

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Where is the Durakis family from?

You can see how Durakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Durakis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Durakis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Durakis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Durakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durakis 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 Durakis. 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 11 military records available for the last name Durakis. For the veterans among your Durakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durakis lifespan?

Average Durakis life expectancy in 1998 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durakis 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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