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Derkman Family History

Derkman 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: Derman, Berkman, Kerkman, Werkman, Deckman, German, Dorman, Herdman

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Where is the Derkman family from?

You can see how Derkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derkman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Derkman family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Derkman's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Derkman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derkman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derkman. 100% of Derkman 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Derkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derkman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Derkman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Derkman. For the veterans among your Derkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derkman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Derkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Derkman in 1969 was 82, and 88 in 2000.

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