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Derthick Family History

Derthick 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: Derrick, Derick, Deatrick, Detrick, Deitrick, Pethick, Herrick

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Where is the Derthick family from?

You can see how Derthick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derthick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Derthick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Derthick family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derthick's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Derthick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derthick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Derthick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derthick. 20% of Derthick men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Derthick women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derthick were Buffer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Buffer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derthick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derthick 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Derthick. 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 322 military records available for the last name Derthick. For the veterans among your Derthick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derthick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Derthick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Derthick in 1964 was 70, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derthick 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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