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Durko Family History

Durko Surname Meaning

Slovak (Ďurko): from the personal name Ďurko a pet form of Juraj an equivalent of George. Compare Darko.

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


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Where is the Durko family from?

You can see how Durko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Durko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Durko families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Durko's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Durko families in 1891.
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What did your Durko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durko. 67% of Durko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Durko women worked as a Packer.

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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
    67%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Durko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Durko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durko 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Durko. 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 198 military records available for the last name Durko. For the veterans among your Durko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durko lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Durko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Durko in 1954 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durko 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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