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Derkus Family History

Derkus 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: Derks, Derus, Darius, Fergus, Berkes, Debus, Wirkus, Barkus, Perkes

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Where is the Derkus family from?

You can see how Derkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derkus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derkus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Derkus family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Derkus's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Derkus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Derkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derkus 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Derkus. 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 4 military records available for the last name Derkus. For the veterans among your Derkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derkus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Derkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Derkus in 1970 was 82, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derkus 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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