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Derkson Family History

Derkson 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: Berkson, Derksen, Person, Merson, Nerison, Denison, Bernson, Duerson

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Where is the Derkson family from?

You can see how Derkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derkson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Derkson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Derkson families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Derkson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Derkson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derkson 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 Derkson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Derkson. 69% of Derkson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Derkson women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derkson were Laborer and Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Labourer
    11%
  • Servant
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Derkson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derkson 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Derkson. 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 29 military records available for the last name Derkson. For the veterans among your Derkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derkson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Derkson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Derkson in 1965 was 58, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derkson 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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