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Derck Family History

Derck Surname Meaning

Flemish: from the personal name Derk a shortened form of Die(de)rik (see Derrick). Compare Derick.

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


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Where is the Derck family from?

You can see how Derck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Derck families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Derck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Derck families in 1891.
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What did your Derck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Derck. 100% of Derck 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derck 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Derck. 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 238 military records available for the last name Derck. For the veterans among your Derck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derck lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Derck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Derck in 1950 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derck 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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