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Derkacz Family History

Derkacz 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: Derham, Drach, Berka, Geraci, Derrick, Ferraz, Deramo, Delach, Depace

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Where is the Derkacz family from?

You can see how Derkacz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derkacz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Derkacz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Derkacz families living in Yorkshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Derkacz's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Derkacz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derkacz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Derkacz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derkacz. 56% of Derkacz men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Labor
    23%

What Derkacz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Derkacz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derkacz 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 962 immigration records available for the last name Derkacz. 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 54 military records available for the last name Derkacz. For the veterans among your Derkacz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derkacz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Derkacz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Derkacz in 1962 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derkacz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derkacz 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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