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Derricks Family History

Derricks Surname Meaning

Altered form of Derrick with the addition of excrescent -s.Possibly also an Americanized form of Dutch or North German Derks.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Derricks family from?

You can see how Derricks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derricks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derricks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Derricks families living in Durham. This was about 29% of all the recorded Derricks's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Derricks families in 1891.
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What did your Derricks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derricks. 43% of Derricks men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Derricks women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derricks were Chauffeur and Cook.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Millwright
    11%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    24%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Cook
    16%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 251 immigration records available for the last name Derricks. 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 302 military records available for the last name Derricks. For the veterans among your Derricks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derricks lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Derricks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Derricks in 1963 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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