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Durkin Family History & Genealogy

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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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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.

Teresa Durkin Sep 24, 1864 - Feb 15, 1967 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Teresa Durkin of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI was born on September 24, 1864, and died at age 102 years old on February 15, 1967.
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Emma Durkin Aug 18, 1869 - Jan 1974 Newark, Ohio
Emma Durkin of Newark, Licking County, Ohio was born on August 18, 1869, and died at age 104 years old in January 1974.
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Ellen Durkin Sep 30, 1872 - Apr 1972 Fall River, Massachusetts
Ellen Durkin of Fall River, Bristol County, MA was born on September 30, 1872, and died at age 99 years old in April 1972.
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Mary Durkin Jul 1, 1872 - Jan 1968 Norristown, Pennsylvania
Mary Durkin of Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania was born on July 1, 1872, and died at age 95 years old in January 1968.
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Annie Durkin Mar 18, 1872 - Nov 1971 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Annie Durkin of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on March 18, 1872, and died at age 99 years old in November 1971.
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Michael Durkin Sep 6, 1874 - Aug 1966 Wethersfield, Connecticut
Michael Durkin of Wethersfield, Hartford County, CT was born on September 6, 1874, and died at age 91 years old in August 1966.
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Mary Durkin Nov 21, 1874 - Jul 1967 Dayton, Ohio
Mary Durkin of Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio was born on November 21, 1874, and died at age 92 years old in July 1967.
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Patrick Durkin May 9, 1874 - Apr 1971 New York, New York
Patrick Durkin of New York, New York County, NY was born on May 9, 1874, and died at age 96 years old in April 1971.
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Michael Durkin Nov 14, 1874 - Dec 1969 Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Michael Durkin of Pawtucket, Providence County, RI was born on November 14, 1874, and died at age 95 years old in December 1969.
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Mary Durkin Mar 17, 1875 - Feb 1977 Hyde Park, Massachusetts
Mary Durkin of Hyde Park, Suffolk County, MA was born on March 17, 1875, and died at age 101 years old in February 1977.
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John J Durkin Dec 22, 1875 - Feb 15, 1970 Syracuse, New York
John J Durkin of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on December 22, 1875, and died at age 94 years old on February 15, 1970.
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Catherine Durkin Apr 1, 1876 - Nov 1966 Park Ridge, Illinois
Catherine Durkin of Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois was born on April 1, 1876, and died at age 90 years old in November 1966.
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Peter J Durkin Oct 5, 1926 - Oct 17, 1999 Somers Point, New Jersey
Peter J Durkin of Somers Point, Atlantic County, NJ was born on October 5, 1926 in Conshohocken, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania United States 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.
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Peter Durkin 1898 - Aug 1957 Ocean City,nj, New Jersey, United States
Peter Durkin was born in 1898 at Ocean city NJ in Ocean City, New Jersey United States. He was in a relationship with Mary (Carew) Durkin, and had children Peter J Durkin, James Durkin, Robert J Durkin, and Beatrice Mc Cann. Peter Durkin 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.
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James Durkin born 1928
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.
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Mary (Carew) Durkin May - c. Jan 1981
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.
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Rosemary Durkin born Sep 20, 1949
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 .
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Patricia Burgess born Sep 24, 1951
Patricia (Durkin) Burgess was born on September 24, 1951 at Chester PA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patricia Burgess.
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Thomas Durkin born Aug 30, 1953 Somers Point NJ, New Jersey, United States
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 .
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Theresa Durkin Mar 27, 1928 - Jan 7, 2016
Theresa (Gallagher) Durkin was born on March 27, 1928, and died at age 87 years old on January 7, 2016.
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Robert J Durkin Jan 3, 1939 - Mar 2, 2008 Browns Mills, New Jersey
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.
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Beatrice Mc Cann
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beatrice Mc Cann.
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Nellie Durkin May 22, 1888 - Sep 5, 1964 Pennsylvania
Nellie Durkin of Pennsylvania was born on May 22, 1888, and died at age 76 years old on September 5, 1964.
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Joan (Durkin) Addonizio Jun 17, 1927 - Mar 16, 2012 Mission Viejo, California, United States
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.
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Frances L Durkin Jul 21, 1905 - Oct 17, 1995 Syracuse, New York
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.
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Austin G Durkin Aug 7, 1905 - Oct 1972 West Haven, Connecticut
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.
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Hugh I Durkin Dec 12, 1911 - Dec 23, 1966 San Jose, California
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.
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Hugh T Durkin Nov 13, 1927 - Mar 3, 2001 Aston, Pennsylvania
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.
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Bernard D Durkin May 31, 1921 - Feb 15, 1994 Syracuse, New York
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.
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William J Durkin Jan 5, 1924 - Mar 1979 Quincy, Massachusetts
William J Durkin of Quincy, Norfolk County, MA was born on January 5, 1924, and died at age 55 years old in March 1979.
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William Russel Durkin Jr Jun 13, 1943 - Mar 30, 2009 Saint Petersburg, Florida
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.
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William J Durkin Jul 18, 1906 - Mar 1980 Scranton, Pennsylvania
William J Durkin of Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania was born on July 18, 1906, and died at age 73 years old in March 1980.
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Popular Durkin Biographies

Dolores Durkin Jan 7, 1928 - Jan 13, 1991
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.
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Robert J Durkin Jan 3, 1939 - Mar 2, 2008 Browns Mills, New Jersey
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.
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Nellie Durkin May 22, 1888 - Sep 5, 1964 Pennsylvania
Nellie Durkin of Pennsylvania was born on May 22, 1888, and died at age 76 years old on September 5, 1964.
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Peter J Durkin Oct 5, 1926 - Oct 17, 1999 Somers Point, New Jersey
Peter J Durkin of Somers Point, Atlantic County, NJ was born on October 5, 1926 in Conshohocken, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania United States 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.
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Nellie Durkin died 1910 Terang, Australia
Died at 0 days old.
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Rosemary Durkin born Sep 20, 1949
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 .
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Theresa Durkin Mar 27, 1928 - Jan 7, 2016
Theresa (Gallagher) Durkin was born on March 27, 1928, and died at age 87 years old on January 7, 2016.
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Jeanne Durkin Mar 22, 1958 - Jan 1987 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jeanne Durkin of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on March 22, 1958, and died at age 28 years old in January 1987.
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Margaret Durkin Jun 9, 1892 - Apr 1986 Chicago, Illinois
Margaret Durkin of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on June 9, 1892, and died at age 93 years old in April 1986.
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Beatrice Mc Cann
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beatrice Mc Cann.
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Mary (Carew) Durkin May - c. Jan 1981
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.
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Thomas Durkin born Aug 30, 1953 Somers Point NJ, New Jersey, United States
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 .
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James Durkin born 1928
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.
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Frances L Durkin Jul 21, 1905 - Oct 17, 1995 Syracuse, New York
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.
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Joan (Durkin) Addonizio Jun 17, 1927 - Mar 16, 2012 Mission Viejo, California, United States
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.
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Peter Durkin 1898 - Aug 1957 Ocean City,nj, New Jersey, United States
Peter Durkin was born in 1898 at Ocean city NJ in Ocean City, New Jersey United States. He was in a relationship with Mary (Carew) Durkin, and had children Peter J Durkin, James Durkin, Robert J Durkin, and Beatrice Mc Cann. Peter Durkin 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.
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Patricia Burgess born Sep 24, 1951
Patricia (Durkin) Burgess was born on September 24, 1951 at Chester PA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patricia Burgess.
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Frank J Durkin Oct 14, 1904 - Feb 1986 Bronx, New York
Frank J Durkin of Bronx, Bronx County, NY was born on October 14, 1904, and died at age 81 years old in February 1986.
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William J Durkin Jul 18, 1906 - Mar 1980 Scranton, Pennsylvania
William J Durkin of Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania was born on July 18, 1906, and died at age 73 years old in March 1980.
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Paul v Durkin Aug 6, 1919 - Apr 3, 2005 North Haven, Connecticut
Paul V Durkin of North Haven, New Haven County, CT was born on August 6, 1919, and died at age 85 years old on April 3, 2005.
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Durkin Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Durkin family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 3,157 people with the last name Durkin that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

73.0 years

Oldest Durkins

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

Lavina Durkin Dec 14, 1895 - Mar 9, 2002
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.
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106 years
Lavina Durkin Dec 14, 1895 - Mar 9, 2002 Danbury, Connecticut
Lavina Durkin of Danbury, Fairfield County, CT was born on December 14, 1895, and died at age 106 years old on March 9, 2002.
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106 years
Eva Durkin Jul 18, 1905 - Jan 22, 2010 South Holland, Illinois
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.
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104 years
Emma Durkin Aug 18, 1869 - Jan 1974 Newark, Ohio
Emma Durkin of Newark, Licking County, Ohio was born on August 18, 1869, and died at age 104 years old in January 1974.
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104 years
Mary M Durkin Sep 4, 1896 - Sep 12, 2000 New York, New York
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.
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104 years
Teresa Durkin Sep 24, 1864 - Feb 15, 1967 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Teresa Durkin of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI was born on September 24, 1864, and died at age 102 years old on February 15, 1967.
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102 years
Mary Durkin Aug 29, 1899 - Nov 6, 2002 Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
Mary Durkin of Jenkintown, Montgomery County, PA was born on August 29, 1899, and died at age 103 years old on November 6, 2002.
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103 years
Patrick Durkin Jan 6, 1905 - Jan 18, 2007 Chicago, Illinois
Patrick Durkin of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on January 6, 1905, and died at age 102 years old on January 18, 2007.
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102 years
Mary Durkin Mar 17, 1875 - Feb 1977 Hyde Park, Massachusetts
Mary Durkin of Hyde Park, Suffolk County, MA was born on March 17, 1875, and died at age 101 years old in February 1977.
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101 years
Margaret A Durkin Dec 20, 1895 - Dec 24, 1996 Hartford, Connecticut
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.
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101 years
Mary E Durkin Nov 6, 1904 - Jul 10, 2005 Bronxville, New York
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.
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100 years
Margaret M Durkin Dec 4, 1903 - Aug 7, 2004
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.
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100 years
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