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Dereck Family History

Dereck 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: Derick, Derck, Durick, Derrick, Terek, Reeck, Reck, Deck, Lebeck

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Where is the Dereck family from?

You can see how Dereck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dereck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dereck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dereck family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dereck's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dereck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dereck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Dereck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dereck 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dereck. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dereck. For the veterans among your Dereck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dereck lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Dereck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dereck in 1977 was 63, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dereck 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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