Origins of the Derkin surname
About the Derkins
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Interesting facts about Derkin
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Derkins most likely to marry?
Besaws
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What are the most common Derkin first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Derkins
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Derkins in 1921
Hawker
5
Domestic Servant
4
House Servant
3
Housemaid
3
Worsted Spinner
3
Commmon male occupations for Derkins in 1921
Coal Miner
6
Cordwainer
6
General Labourer
6
Sailor
3
Bricklayers Labourer
2
