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Derych Family History

Derych 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: Dersch, Dery, Dech, Dorsch, Drach, Ferch, Lerch, Perich, Delach

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Where is the Derych family from?

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

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Derych ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Derych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derych 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Derych. 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 44 military records available for the last name Derych. For the veterans among your Derych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derych lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Derych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Derych in 1968 was 73, and 86 in 2003.

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