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Derkis Family History

Derkis 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: Derks, Dennis, Duris, Berkes, Doris, Dellis, Perkes, Ferris, Dardis

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Where is the Derkis family from?

You can see how Derkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derkis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Derkis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Derkis family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Derkis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Derkis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derkis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Derkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derkis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Derkis. 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 36 military records available for the last name Derkis. For the veterans among your Derkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derkis lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Derkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Derkis in 1978 was 88, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derkis 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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