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Derken Family History

Derken Surname 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: Deren, Gerken, Deeken, Derksen, Derden, Berken, Kerker, Berke, Decker

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Where is the Derken family from?

You can see how Derken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Derken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Derken families living in Missouri. This was about 46% of all the recorded Derken's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Derken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Derken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derken 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Derken. 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 11 military records available for the last name Derken. For the veterans among your Derken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derken lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1994, in the United States, Derken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Derken in 1948 was 47, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derken 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.

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