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Durkens Family History

Durkens 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: Burkins, Durkin, Jurgens, Duren, Lukens, Dickens, Durden, Currens

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Where is the Durkens family from?

You can see how Durkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durkens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Durkens families living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Durkens's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Durkens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Durkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durkens 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Durkens. 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 8 military records available for the last name Durkens. For the veterans among your Durkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durkens lifespan?

Average Durkens life expectancy in 1975 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durkens 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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