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Derd Family History

Derd 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: Dery, Herd, Dern, Derda, Derr, Der, Derk, Bard, Dore, Lord

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Where is the Derd family from?

You can see how Derd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derd family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Derd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Derd families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Derd's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Derd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derd. 100% of Derd men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Derd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derd 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Derd. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 183 military records available for the last name Derd. For the veterans among your Derd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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