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Durkin Family History & Genealogy

3,900 biographies and photos with the Durkin last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Durkin family members.

Durkin Last Name History & Origin

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At least one branch of the Durkin family is Irish.  An infamous member of the Durkin family was car thief Martin James Durkin, known as the first man to kill a Federal agent. This Durkin history and genealogy page contains the contributed history of the Durkin family name made up of user-submitted content from users like you. Durkin family history has rich origins of which the particulars can be pieced together by Durkin family members. The last name Durkin is an old lineage that has migrated all across the world over the centuries, and as the Durkin family has migrated, it has evolved making it's etymology a challenge to unearth.

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Nationality & Ethnicity

At least one branch of the Durkin family is Irish.

Famous People named Durkin

Infamous member of the Durkin family:

Martin James Durkin (1900-1981) was an American criminal and car thief. He is credited as the first man to kill a federal agent and was the subject of an intense manhunt by the FBI. Personally led by J. Edgar Hoover who had been recently appointed the Director of the FBI, it was one of the first major investigations by the agency, who were led by Durkin on a three-month chase through five states before his capture in 1926.   Convicted - Murder Penalty 35 years imprisonment. Paroled from Leavenworth Penitentiary in 1954. Occupation: Car thief

Early Durkins

These are the earliest records we have of the Durkin family.

Jane Durkin of Newport Australia was born in 1826, and died at age 84 years old in 1910 in Newport.
Mich Durkin of Williamstown Australia was born in 1827, and died at age 69 years old in 1896 in Williamstown.
Bartw Durkin of Kilmore Australia was born in 1828 to Luke Durkin and Norah Kilbride Durkin. Bartw Durkin died at age 80 years old in 1908 in Kilmore.
Norah Durkin of Kilmore Australia was born in 1835 to William Durkin and Mary Ann (Lodge) Durkin. She had siblings William Durkin, Alice Durkin, and Thomas Durkin. Norah Durkin died at age 80 years old in 1915 in Kilmore.
William Durkin of Hotham West Australia was born in 1835, and died at age 66 years old in 1901 in Hotham West.
Mary Ann Durkin of Melbourne West Australia was born in 1843, and died at age 44 years old in 1887 in Melbourne West.
John Josh Durkin of Cauld Australia was born in 1848, and died at age 79 years old in 1927 in Cauld.
Catherine Durkin of Ihoe Australia was born in 1849, and died at age 85 years old in 1934 in Ihoe.
Thomas Coleman Durkin of Williamstown Australia was born in 1853, and died at age 49 years old in 1902 in Williamstown.
Henry William Durkin of Williamstown Australia was born in 1855 in Williamstown to Michael Durkin and Jane Coleman Durkin. Henry Durkin has siblings Mary Durkin, Margaret Durkin, Michael Durkin, Thomas Coleman Durkin, Henry Michael Durkin, and John Durkin. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry William Durkin.
Henry William Durkin of Australia was born in 1856 to Michael Durkin and Jane Durkin. He had a sister Margaret Durkin. Henry Durkin died at age 2 years old in 1858.
Bridget Agnes Durkin of Ewick Australia was born in 1856, and died at age 78 years old in 1934 in Ewick.

Durkin Family Photos

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Durkin Family Tree

Discover the most common names, oldest records and life expectancy of people with the last name Durkin.

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Updated Durkin Biographies

Peter Durkin was born in 1898 at Ocean city NJ in Ocean City, New Jersey United States, and died at age 58 years old in August 1957 in Ocean City,nj, Cape May County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Peter Durkin.
James Durkin was born in 1928, and died at Brookhaven PA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Durkin.
Mary Ann (Carew) Durkin was born in May at Ocean View Nj to Beatrice Carew, and had siblings Helen Carew, John Carew, Owen J Carew, and Joseph Carew. She was in a relationship with Peter Durkin, and had children Peter J Durkin, James Durkin, Robert J Durkin, and Beatrice Mc Cann. Mary Durkin died circa January 1981 at Somers Point. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary (Carew) Durkin.
Rosemary Durkin was born on September 20, 1949 at Chester PA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rosemary Durkin .
Patricia (Durkin) Burgess was born on September 24, 1951 at Chester PA to Peter J Durkin and Theresa Durkin, and has siblings Rosemary Durkin and Thomas Durkin. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patricia Burgess.
Thomas Durkin of Somers Point NJ, New Jersey United States was born on August 30, 1953 to Peter J Durkin and Theresa Durkin. Thomas Durkin has siblings Rosemary Durkin and Patricia Burgess. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas Durkin .
Peter J Durkin of Somers Point, Atlantic County, NJ was born on October 5, 1926 to Peter Durkin and Mary (Carew) Durkin. He had siblings Robert J Durkin, Beatrice Mc Cann, and James Durkin. He married Theresa Durkin in September 1948, and had children Rosemary Durkin, Patricia Burgess, and Thomas Durkin. Peter Durkin died at age 73 years old on October 17, 1999.
Theresa (Gallagher) Durkin was born on March 27, 1928 to John Gallagher. She married Peter J Durkin in September 1948, and had children Rosemary Durkin, Patricia Burgess, and Thomas Durkin. Theresa Durkin died at age 87 years old on January 7, 2016.
Robert J Durkin of Browns Mills, Burlington County, NJ was born on January 3, 1939 to Peter Durkin and Mary (Carew) Durkin. He had siblings Peter J Durkin, Beatrice Mc Cann, and James Durkin. Robert Durkin died at age 69 years old on March 2, 2008.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beatrice Mc Cann.
Nellie Durkin of Pennsylvania was born on May 22, 1888, and died at age 76 years old on September 5, 1964.
A wonderful woman, always full of love and kindness towards everyone, especially her children and grandchildren. She was an avid bowler, golfer and devoted member of the Catholic Church. She was, with certainty, the best Grandma a kid could ask for.
Frances L Durkin of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on July 21, 1905, and died at age 90 years old on October 17, 1995.
Austin G Durkin of West Haven, New Haven County, CT was born on August 7, 1905, and died at age 67 years old in October 1972.
Hugh I Durkin of San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA was born on December 12, 1911, and died at age 55 years old on December 23, 1966. Hugh Durkin was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery Section I Site 4904-B 1300 Sneath Lane, in San Bruno.
Hugh T Durkin of Aston, Delaware County, PA was born on November 13, 1927, and died at age 73 years old on March 3, 2001.
Bernard D Durkin of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on May 31, 1921, and died at age 72 years old on February 15, 1994.
William J Durkin of Quincy, Norfolk County, MA was born on January 5, 1924, and died at age 55 years old in March 1979.
William R Durkin Jr of Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida was born on June 13, 1943, and died at age 65 years old on March 30, 2009. William Durkin was buried at Sarasota National Cemetery Section 8 Site 323 9810 State Road 72, in Sarasota.
William E Durkin of Beech Creek, Clinton County, PA was born on July 15, 1914, and died at age 88 years old on July 9, 2003.

Popular Durkin Biographies

Theresa (Gallagher) Durkin was born on March 27, 1928 to John Gallagher. She married Peter J Durkin in September 1948, and had children Rosemary Durkin, Patricia Burgess, and Thomas Durkin. Theresa Durkin died at age 87 years old on January 7, 2016.
Thomas Durkin of Somers Point NJ, New Jersey United States was born on August 30, 1953 to Peter J Durkin and Theresa Durkin. Thomas Durkin has siblings Rosemary Durkin and Patricia Burgess. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas Durkin .
Rosemary Durkin was born on September 20, 1949 at Chester PA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rosemary Durkin .
Peter J Durkin of Somers Point, Atlantic County, NJ was born on October 5, 1926 to Peter Durkin and Mary (Carew) Durkin. He had siblings Robert J Durkin, Beatrice Mc Cann, and James Durkin. He married Theresa Durkin in September 1948, and had children Rosemary Durkin, Patricia Burgess, and Thomas Durkin. Peter Durkin died at age 73 years old on October 17, 1999.
Frances L Durkin of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on July 21, 1905, and died at age 90 years old on October 17, 1995.
Patricia (Durkin) Burgess was born on September 24, 1951 at Chester PA to Peter J Durkin and Theresa Durkin, and has siblings Rosemary Durkin and Thomas Durkin. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patricia Burgess.
A wonderful woman, always full of love and kindness towards everyone, especially her children and grandchildren. She was an avid bowler, golfer and devoted member of the Catholic Church. She was, with certainty, the best Grandma a kid could ask for.
Mary Ann (Carew) Durkin was born in May at Ocean View Nj to Beatrice Carew, and had siblings Helen Carew, John Carew, Owen J Carew, and Joseph Carew. She was in a relationship with Peter Durkin, and had children Peter J Durkin, James Durkin, Robert J Durkin, and Beatrice Mc Cann. Mary Durkin died circa January 1981 at Somers Point. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary (Carew) Durkin.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beatrice Mc Cann.
James Durkin was born in 1928, and died at Brookhaven PA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Durkin.
Peter Durkin was born in 1898 at Ocean city NJ in Ocean City, New Jersey United States, and died at age 58 years old in August 1957 in Ocean City,nj, Cape May County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Peter Durkin.
William Durkin was born circa 1891, and died at age 23 years old on August 22, 1915. William Durkin was buried at Helles Memorial Panel 51 To 54. in Turkey (including Gallipoli). Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Durkin.
Jeanne Durkin of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on March 22, 1958, and died at age 28 years old in January 1987.
Dolores Durkin was born on January 7, 1928, and died at age 63 years old on January 13, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dolores Durkin.
Nellie Durkin of Pennsylvania was born on May 22, 1888, and died at age 76 years old on September 5, 1964.
Margaret Durkin of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on June 9, 1892, and died at age 93 years old in April 1986.
Robert J Durkin of Browns Mills, Burlington County, NJ was born on January 3, 1939 to Peter Durkin and Mary (Carew) Durkin. He had siblings Peter J Durkin, Beatrice Mc Cann, and James Durkin. Robert Durkin died at age 69 years old on March 2, 2008.
Sarah (Durkin) Durkin of Woods Poin Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah Durkin Durkin.
Sarah (Tinker) Durkin of Will Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah Tinker Durkin.

Durkin Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Durkin family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 3,278 people with the last name Durkin that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

72.0 years

Oldest Durkins

These are the longest-lived members of the Durkin family on AncientFaces.

Lavina Durkin was born on December 14, 1895, and died at age 106 years old on March 9, 2002. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lavina Durkin.
106 years
Lavina Durkin of Danbury, Fairfield County, CT was born on December 14, 1895, and died at age 106 years old on March 9, 2002.
106 years
Emma Durkin of Newark, Licking County, Ohio was born on August 18, 1869, and died at age 104 years old in January 1974.
104 years
Eva Durkin of South Holland, Cook County, IL was born on July 18, 1905, and died at age 104 years old on January 22, 2010.
104 years
Mary M Durkin of New York, New York County, NY was born on September 4, 1896, and died at age 104 years old on September 12, 2000.
104 years
Mary Durkin of Jenkintown, Montgomery County, PA was born on August 29, 1899, and died at age 103 years old on November 6, 2002.
103 years
Teresa Durkin of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI was born on September 24, 1864, and died at age 102 years old on February 15, 1967.
102 years
Patrick Durkin of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on January 6, 1905, and died at age 102 years old on January 18, 2007.
102 years
Mary Durkin of Hyde Park, Suffolk County, MA was born on March 17, 1875, and died at age 101 years old in February 1977.
101 years
Mary E Durkin of Bronxville, Westchester County, NY was born on November 6, 1904, and died at age 100 years old on July 10, 2005.
100 years
Margaret A Durkin of Hartford, Hartford County, CT was born on December 20, 1895, and died at age 101 years old on December 24, 1996.
101 years
Margaret M Durkin was born on December 4, 1903, and died at age 100 years old on August 7, 2004. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Margaret M Durkin.
100 years
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