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Derecskey Family History

Derecskey 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: Gerecke, Denecke, Strecker, Dressler, Decker, Recker, Eversley

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Where is the Derecskey family from?

You can see how Derecskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derecskey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Derecskey family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Derecskey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Derecskey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derecskey 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 29 census records available for the last name Derecskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derecskey 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 Derecskey. 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 14 military records available for the last name Derecskey. For the veterans among your Derecskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derecskey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Derecskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Derecskey in 1968 was 57, and 51 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derecskey 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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