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Durka Family History

Durka 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: Dura, Durk, Dutka, Kurka, Gurka, Burka, Durkan, Dulka, Turk, Duke

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Where is the Durka family from?

You can see how Durka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Durka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Durka families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 59% of all the recorded Durka's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Durka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durka 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 Durka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Durka. 31% of Durka men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Sander
    16%
  • Finisher
    16%

What Durka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 959 census records available for the last name Durka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durka 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Durka. 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 132 military records available for the last name Durka. For the veterans among your Durka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durka lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Durka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Durka in 1958 was 37, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durka 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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