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Derek Family History

Derek Surname Meaning

Polish: unexplained. Dutch (also De Rek): variant of Flemish Derick or Derck. English: variant of Derrick.

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


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You can see how Derek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Derek families living in Indiana. This was about 88% of all the recorded Derek's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Derek families in 1880.
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What did your Derek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Derek. 100% of Derek 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 524 census records available for the last name Derek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derek 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Derek. 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 99 military records available for the last name Derek. For the veterans among your Derek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Derek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Derek in 1965 was 74, and 73 in 2002.

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