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Derrikson Family History

Derrikson 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: Derrickson, Dedrickson, Derickson, Henrikson, Errickson, Erikson

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Where is the Derrikson family from?

You can see how Derrikson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrikson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derrikson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Derrikson families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Derrikson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Derrikson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Derrikson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrikson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Derrikson. 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 military records available for the last name Derrikson. For the veterans among your Derrikson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrikson lifespan?

Average Derrikson life expectancy in 1955 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 48.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derrikson 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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