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Derdak Family History

Derdak 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: Derda, Derham, Deak, Cerda, Cermak, Derman, Dardar, Deras, Fedak

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Where is the Derdak family from?

You can see how Derdak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derdak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Derdak families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Derdak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Derdak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derdak 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 Derdak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Derdak. 100% of Derdak men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Derdak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Derdak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derdak 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Derdak. 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 78 military records available for the last name Derdak. For the veterans among your Derdak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derdak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Derdak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Derdak in 1963 was 80, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derdak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derdak 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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