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Derkits Family History

Derkits Name 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: Gerrits, Perkins, Denkins, Derks, Deskins, Deakins, Jerkins, Dennis

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Where is the Derkits family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derkits 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 Derkits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derkits. 34% of Derkits men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Bartender
    34%
  • Stock Man
    34%
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Derkits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derkits 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Derkits. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 111 military records available for the last name Derkits. For the veterans among your Derkits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derkits lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Derkits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Derkits in 1967 was 60, and 55 in 2004.

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