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Derkotch Family History

Derkotch 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: Perkovich, Dersch, Berkovich, Deroche, Cernoch, Derleth, Deloach

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Where is the Derkotch family from?

You can see how Derkotch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derkotch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Derkotch family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Derkotch's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Derkotch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derkotch 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 Derkotch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derkotch. 100% of Derkotch men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Derkotch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Derkotch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derkotch 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Derkotch. 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 26 military records available for the last name Derkotch. For the veterans among your Derkotch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derkotch lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Derkotch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Derkotch in 1981 was 52, and 85 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derkotch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derkotch 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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