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Declerck Family History

Declerck 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: De Clerck, Leclerc, De Clercq, De Clerk, Leclercq, Decker, Leclere

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Where is the Declerck family from?

You can see how Declerck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Declerck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Declerck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Declerck families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Declerck's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Declerck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Declerck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Declerck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Declerck. 50% of Declerck women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    50%
  • Engineer Gen Fitter
    50%

What Declerck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Declerck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Declerck 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Declerck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Declerck. For the veterans among your Declerck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Declerck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Declerck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Declerck in 1963 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Declerck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Declerck 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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