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Derickson Family History

Derickson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch or German Derksen. Compare Dirickson.

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


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Where is the Derickson family from?

You can see how Derickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derickson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derickson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Derickson families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Derickson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Derickson families in 1891.
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What did your Derickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derickson. 24% of Derickson men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Derickson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derickson were Farming and Secretary.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Derickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derickson 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Derickson. 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 986 military records available for the last name Derickson. For the veterans among your Derickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derickson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Derickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Derickson in 1953 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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