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Derock Family History

Derock 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: Derick, Derck, Brock, Rock, Krock, Durick, Dock, Derrick, De Bock

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Where is the Derock family from?

You can see how Derock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Derock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Derock families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Derock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Derock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derock. 60% of Derock men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Derock women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Blacksmith
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Derock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derock 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Derock. 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 70 military records available for the last name Derock. For the veterans among your Derock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derock lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Derock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Derock in 1967 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

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