Hi, I'm wondering if you could tell me where Duerksen name originated. I'm told my ancestors Duerksen's came from Holland, is this correct????/ Could someone help me in finding out whom Abraham Duerksen's I parents were?? Abraham Duerksen I m. Elizabeth Buller and they came to America on ship Nederland in 1875 and landed in Philadelphia and settled at first at Parker, SD and later build a home near Marion, SD. Abraham d. in 1904 and Elizabeth in 1924, but, nobody know whom Abraham's parents were. I believe Abraham and Elizabeth came to America from Russia would emigration papers when they left Russia tell me whom there parents were as they were in there late 30's or early 40's when they came to the United States. Any help would greatly be appreciated. Judy Duerksen Evans, [email protected]
DUERKSEN - found: \ DERKSEN (Low German, Frisian, Dutch) A form of 'DERRICK', from the Dutch 'Diederick' or 'Dirck'. It was introduced into England in the 15th century. Sorry I couldn't find the actual spelling you give, but it may be an English version. Sure sounds as if your ancestors did, indeed, come from Holland. Source: A Dictionary of Surnames by Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges. Barbara Judy Evans wrote: > Hi, I'm wondering if you could tell me where Duerksen name originated. I'm told my ancestors Duerksen's came from Holland, is this correct????/ Could someone help me in finding out whom Abraham Duerksen's I parents were?? Abraham Duerksen I m. Elizabeth Buller and they came to America on ship Nederland in 1875 and landed in Philadelphia and settled at first at Parker, SD and later build a home near Marion, SD. Abraham d. in 1904 and Elizabeth in 1924, but, nobody know whom Abraham's parents were. I believe Abraham and Elizabeth came to America from Russia would emigration papers when they left Russia tell me whom there parents were as they were in there late 30's or early 40's when they came to the United States. Any help would greatly be appreciated. Judy Duerksen Evans, [email protected] > > ============================== > Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2