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Durdek Family History

Durdek 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: Dudek, Durden, Turek, Burden, Durick, Durley, Dudik, Durk, Durie

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Where is the Durdek family from?

You can see how Durdek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durdek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Durdek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Durdek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Durdek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Durdek 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 19 census records available for the last name Durdek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durdek 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Durdek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Durdek. For the veterans among your Durdek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durdek lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Durdek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Durdek in 1978 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durdek 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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