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Derchak Family History

Derchak 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: Demchak, Derham, Demchuk, Dersham, Derck, Marchak, Yurchak, Marchal

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Where is the Derchak family from?

You can see how Derchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derchak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Derchak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Derchak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Derchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derchak 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 26 census records available for the last name Derchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derchak 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Derchak. 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 17 military records available for the last name Derchak. For the veterans among your Derchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derchak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Derchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Derchak in 1962 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derchak 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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