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Derkowski Family History

Derkowski 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: Perkowski, Markowski, Borkowski, Dzikowski, Lepkowski, Senkowski

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Where is the Derkowski family from?

You can see how Derkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Derkowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Derkowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Derkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derkowski 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 Derkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Press Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derkowski. 32% of Derkowski men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Derkowski women worked as a Press Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derkowski were Farmer and Presser.

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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
    32%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Press Operator
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Presser
    29%

What Derkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Derkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derkowski 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Derkowski. 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 179 military records available for the last name Derkowski. For the veterans among your Derkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derkowski lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Derkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Derkowski in 1947 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derkowski 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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