This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Derkach family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Derkach Family History

Derkach Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Derkacz: nickname from deracz ‘corncrake landrail’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Derkach family from?

You can see how Derkach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derkach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Derkach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Derkach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Derkach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Derkach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derkach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Derkach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derkach. 40% of Derkach men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Derkach women worked as a Maid.

View Census Data for Derkach | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Derkach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derkach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derkach census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Derkach

Passenger Lists

There are 106 immigration records available for the last name Derkach. 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.

View all Derkach immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Derkach. For the veterans among your Derkach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Derkach military records

You've only scratched the surface of Derkach family history

Discover More

What is the average Derkach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Derkach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Derkach in 1963 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derkach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derkach 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Derkach family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial