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Derkey Family History

Derkey 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: Berkey, Perkey, Yerkey, Merkey, Kerker, Dery, Berke, Cerney, Dorney

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Where is the Derkey family from?

You can see how Derkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derkey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Derkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Derkey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Derkey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derkey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derkey 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 130 census records available for the last name Derkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derkey 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Derkey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Derkey. For the veterans among your Derkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derkey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Derkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Derkey in 1971 was 50, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derkey 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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