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Derrickson Family History

Derrickson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch and North German Derksen.

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


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Where is the Derrickson family from?

You can see how Derrickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrickson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Derrickson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Derrickson family living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Derrickson's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Derrickson families in 1891.
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What did your Derrickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derrickson. 25% of Derrickson men worked as a Farmer and 26% of Derrickson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derrickson were Painter and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Painter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    26%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Seamstress
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 374 immigration records available for the last name Derrickson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Derrickson. For the veterans among your Derrickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrickson lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Derrickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Derrickson in 1941 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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