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Durchanek Family History

Durchanek 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: Suchanek, Purchase, Juranek, Urbanek, Kochanek, Furmanek, Kulhanek

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Where is the Durchanek family from?

You can see how Durchanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durchanek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Durchanek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Durchanek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Durchanek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Durchanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durchanek 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Durchanek. 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 3 military records available for the last name Durchanek. For the veterans among your Durchanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durchanek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Durchanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Durchanek in 1965 was 72, and 97 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durchanek 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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