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Duerkes Family History

Duerkes Name 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: Dierkes, Berkes, Perkes, Derbes, Fuertes, Merkes, Dueker, Yerkes

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Where is the Duerkes family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duerkes 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 Duerkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Instrument Tester was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duerkes. 100% of Duerkes men worked as an Instrument Tester. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Instrument Tester
    100%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Duerkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duerkes 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Duerkes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Duerkes. For the veterans among your Duerkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duerkes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Duerkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Duerkes in 1968 was 73, and 46 in 2004.

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