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Durda Family History

Durda Surname Meaning

Czech: nickname for an irritable person from a derivative of durdit se ‘to fret or fume’.

Polish: nickname derived from the regional verb durdać ‘to grumble’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Durda family from?

You can see how Durda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Durda families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Durda's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Durda families in 1920.
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What did your Durda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Factory were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durda. 30% of Durda men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Durda women worked as a Factory. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durda were Farmer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Durda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durda 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Durda. 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 183 military records available for the last name Durda. For the veterans among your Durda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durda lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Durda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Durda in 1966 was 78, and 65 in 2004.

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