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Derdell Family History

Derdell 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: Darnell, Cardell, Kardell, Reddell, Kernell, Cordell, Pendell

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Where is the Derdell family from?

You can see how Derdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derdell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Derdell families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Derdell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Derdell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derdell 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 Derdell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Derdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Derdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derdell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Derdell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Derdell. For the veterans among your Derdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derdell lifespan?

Average Derdell life expectancy in 1963 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derdell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derdell 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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