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Derycke Family History

Derycke 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: De Rycke, Gericke, Derick, Deroche, Gerecke, Derck, De Ryke, Denecke

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Where is the Derycke family from?

You can see how Derycke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derycke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Derycke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Derycke families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Derycke's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Derycke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derycke 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 Derycke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derycke. 100% of Derycke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Derycke women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Derycke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Derycke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derycke 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Derycke. 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 65 military records available for the last name Derycke. For the veterans among your Derycke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derycke lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Derycke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Derycke in 1957 was 59, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derycke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derycke 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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