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Derkatch Family History

Derkatch 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: Deloatch, Drach, Delach, Gerlach, Katch, Dersch, Erbach, Derleth

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Where is the Derkatch family from?

You can see how Derkatch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derkatch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Derkatch families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Derkatch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derkatch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derkatch 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 Derkatch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derkatch. 100% of Derkatch men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Derkatch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Derkatch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derkatch 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Derkatch. 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 17 military records available for the last name Derkatch. For the veterans among your Derkatch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derkatch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Derkatch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Derkatch in 1967 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derkatch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derkatch 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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