Derickson Family History

Derickson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch or German Derksen. Compare Dirickson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Erickson, Derrickson, Dirickson, Dedrickson, Derick, Rickson, Ericksen, Dickson, Derksen, Denison

31,000 record(s) for Derickson

5K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
986	Military Records
247	Immigration Records
5K	Census and Voter Lists
19K	Member Trees

Where is the Derickson family from?

You can see how Derickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derickson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derickson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 23 Derickson families living in Delaware. This was about 51% of all the recorded Derickson's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Derickson families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derickson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derickson. 24% of Derickson men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Derickson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derickson were Farming and Secretary.

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

24%

Farmer

15%

Salesman

8%

Farming

7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid

18%

Seamstress

14%

Housewife

14%

Secretary

14%

What Derickson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5K census records available for the last name Derickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derickson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 247 immigration records available for the last name Derickson. 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.

Military Records

There are 986 military records available for the last name Derickson. For the veterans among your Derickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Derickson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Derickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Derickson in 1953 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derickson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.