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Derwich Family History

Derwich 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: Derrick, Herwick, Perich, Berwick, Darwish, Norwich, Devich, Perpich

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Where is the Derwich family from?

You can see how Derwich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derwich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Derwich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Derwich family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Derwich's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Derwich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derwich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derwich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derwich. 50% of Derwich men worked as a Farm Labor and 100% of Derwich women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farm Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Derwich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Derwich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derwich 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Derwich. 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 40 military records available for the last name Derwich. For the veterans among your Derwich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derwich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Derwich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Derwich in 1962 was 67, and 96 in 2003.

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