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Derkum Family History

Derkum 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: Derham, Drum, Beckum, Lerum, Forkum, De Kam, Dockum, Bergum, Corkum

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Where is the Derkum family from?

You can see how Derkum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derkum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Derkum family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Derkum's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Derkum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derkum 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 165 census records available for the last name Derkum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derkum 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Derkum. 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 153 military records available for the last name Derkum. For the veterans among your Derkum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derkum lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Derkum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Derkum in 1968 was 63, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derkum 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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