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Durlak Family History

Durlak 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: Dulak, Dolak, Durick, Dura, Durley, Duray, Burak, Durban, Durk, Duran

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Where is the Durlak family from?

You can see how Durlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durlak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Durlak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Durlak families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Durlak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Durlak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durlak 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 Durlak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Durlak. 50% of Durlak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Durlak women worked as a Stitcher.

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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
    50%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Janitor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%

What Durlak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Durlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durlak 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Durlak. 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 67 military records available for the last name Durlak. For the veterans among your Durlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durlak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Durlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Durlak in 1966 was 82, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durlak 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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