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Derick Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: from a variant spelling of Dierik, a reduced form of the personal name Diederik (see Dederick).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Derck, Derrick, Durick, Detrick, Dirck, Derico, Deck, Demick, Erick

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Derick Family Origin

Where is the Derick family from?

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You can see how Derick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derick families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Derick families living in Somerset. This was about 29% of all the recorded Derick's in the UK. Somerset had the highest population of Derick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Derick Family Occupations

What did your Derick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Derick. 15% of Derick men worked as a Bricklayer and 50% of Derick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derick were Crashed Shell Govt Merchant and House Duties

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Chargeman Dispatch Wareho Tin Canistor Works
    15%
  • Colliery Overman
    15%
  • Crashed Shell Govt Merchant
    15%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Hotel Employee Recep
    8%
  • House Duties
    8%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Derick Historical Records

What Derick family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Derick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derick census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 575 immigration records available for the last name Derick. 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 Card

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

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Derick Life Expectancy

What is the average Derick lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Derick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Derick in 1959 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derick 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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