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Derks Family History

Derks Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: common variant of Dirks.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Derks family from?

You can see how Derks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Derks families living in Essex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Derks's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Derks families in 1891.
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What did your Derks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Derks. 100% of Derks men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Derks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Derks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Derks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derks 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Derks. 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 786 military records available for the last name Derks. For the veterans among your Derks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derks lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Derks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Derks in 1956 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derks 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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