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Derky Family History

Derky 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: Dery, Derry, Deroy, Derks, Derk, Derby, Darby, Berry, Terry, Merry

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Where is the Derky family from?

You can see how Derky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Derky families living in Wisconsin. This was about 91% of all the recorded Derky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Derky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derky 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 105 census records available for the last name Derky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derky 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Derky. 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 4 military records available for the last name Derky. For the veterans among your Derky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derky lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derky 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derky

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