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Derrick Name Meaning

English (of Dutch origin): from the personal name Die(de)rik a Dutch and Low German form of the ancient Germanic name Theodoric (see Terry ) composed of the elements theud ‘people race’ + rīc ‘power(ful) rich’. Americanized form of any of several Flemish German and Dutch surnames based on the personal name Diederik (see 1 above) such as Derck Derick Derk and Derek .

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


Similar surnames: Merrick, Herrick, Derick, Gerrick, Henrick, Garrick, Berwick, Kerrick

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Where is the Derrick family from?

You can see how Derrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 45 Derrick families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Derrick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Derrick families in 1911.
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What did your Derrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Labourer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Derrick. 25% of Derrick men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Derrick women worked as a Labourer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derrick were Carpenter and Hairdresser. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Fisherman
    17%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Companion
    25%
  • Hairdresser
    25%
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Census Records

There are 61,000 census records available for the last name Derrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrick 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Derrick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Derrick. For the veterans among your Derrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrick lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Derrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Derrick in 1946 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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