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Durkel Family History

Durkel 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: Turkel, Burkel, Dunkel, Durel, Durkee, Duke, Kunkel, Ducker, Durley

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Where is the Durkel family from?

You can see how Durkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durkel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Durkel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Durkel family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Durkel's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Durkel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durkel 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 167 census records available for the last name Durkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durkel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Durkel. 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 Durkel. For the veterans among your Durkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durkel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Durkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Durkel in 1966 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durkel 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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