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Derkins Family History

Derkins 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: Perkins, Denkins, Deskins, Deakins, Jerkins, Firkins, Dockins

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Where is the Derkins family from?

You can see how Derkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Derkins family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Derkins's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Derkins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Derkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derkins. 50% of Derkins men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Derkins women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Derkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Derkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derkins 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Derkins. 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 28 military records available for the last name Derkins. For the veterans among your Derkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derkins lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2001, in the United States, Derkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Derkins in 1998 was 89, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derkins 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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