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Durnak Family History

Durnak 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: Dornak, Durnal, Durnan, Dunay, Durick, Dura, Duray, Burak, Durban

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Where is the Durnak family from?

You can see how Durnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durnak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Durnak family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Durnak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Durnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durnak 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 68 census records available for the last name Durnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durnak 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Durnak. 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 14 military records available for the last name Durnak. For the veterans among your Durnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durnak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Durnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Durnak in 1968 was 75, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durnak 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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