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Derocker Family History

Derocker 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: Derocher, Crocker, Decker, Rocker, Durocher, Drucker, Brocker

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Where is the Derocker family from?

You can see how Derocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derocker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derocker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Derocker families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Derocker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derocker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derocker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derocker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derocker. 100% of Derocker men worked as a Plumber. .

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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

  • Plumber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Derocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derocker 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Derocker. 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 32 military records available for the last name Derocker. For the veterans among your Derocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derocker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Derocker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Derocker in 1965 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

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