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Durkos Family History

Durkos 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: Duris, Markos, Drakos, Turko, Duro, Durk, Durkin, Duclos, Duron

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Where is the Durkos family from?

You can see how Durkos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durkos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Durkos families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Durkos's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Durkos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durkos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Durkos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Durkos. 80% of Durkos men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Welder
    20%
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Durkos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durkos 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Durkos. 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 49 military records available for the last name Durkos. For the veterans among your Durkos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durkos lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Durkos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Durkos in 1956 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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