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Derkowska Family History

Derkowska 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: Perkowski, Markowski, Borkowski, Dzikowski, Lepkowski, Senkowski

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Where is the Derkowska family from?

You can see how Derkowska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derkowska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Derkowska family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Derkowska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Derkowska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derkowska 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 38 census records available for the last name Derkowska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derkowska 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Derkowska. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Derkowska. For the veterans among your Derkowska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derkowska lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1983, in the United States, Derkowska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Derkowska in 1974 was 86, and 84 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derkowska 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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