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Deroeck Family History

Deroeck 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: Derrick, Herbeck, Derick, Derck, De Beck, Dembeck, Verbeck, Brock

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Where is the Deroeck family from?

You can see how Deroeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deroeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Deroeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Deroeck families living in New Jersey. This was about 27% of all the recorded Deroeck's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Deroeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deroeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deroeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deroeck. 100% of Deroeck women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Deroeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Deroeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deroeck 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Deroeck. 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 38 military records available for the last name Deroeck. For the veterans among your Deroeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deroeck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Deroeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deroeck in 1965 was 72, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deroeck 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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