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Derkacs Family History

Derkacs 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: Deras, Derks, Derham, Farkas, Drach, Berka, Berkes, Geraci, Derrick

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Where is the Derkacs family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derkacs 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 Derkacs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter and Treasurer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derkacs. 100% of Derkacs men worked as a Cutter and 100% of Derkacs women worked as a Treasurer.

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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 1940

  • Cutter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Treasurer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Derkacs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derkacs 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Derkacs. 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 34 military records available for the last name Derkacs. For the veterans among your Derkacs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derkacs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Derkacs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Derkacs in 1963 was 70, and 79 in 2001.

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