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Derke Family History

Derke 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: Berke, Denke, Deike, Jerke, Derks, Derk, Yerke, Darke, Gerke, Derse

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Where is the Derke family from?

You can see how Derke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Derke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Derke family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Derke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Derke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derke 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 Derke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derke. 55% of Derke men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Derke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derke were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Derke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Derke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derke 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Derke. 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 45 military records available for the last name Derke. For the veterans among your Derke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Derke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Derke in 1960 was 56, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derke 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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