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Durako Family History

Durako 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: Durazo, Drake, Dura, Turano, Duray, Burak, Deramo, Durant, Drakos

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Where is the Durako family from?

You can see how Durako families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durako family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Durako families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Durako's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Durako families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durako surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Durako ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Durako ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Durako. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durako 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Durako. 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 43 military records available for the last name Durako. For the veterans among your Durako ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durako lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Durako life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Durako in 1963 was 68, and 83 in 2003.

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