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Derea Family History

Derea 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: Deren, Perea, Derda, Drea, Drew, Dore, Serra, Dery, Derham, Perla

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Where is the Derea family from?

You can see how Derea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derea family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Derea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Derea family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derea's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Derea families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derea 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 87 census records available for the last name Derea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derea 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Derea. 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 2 military records available for the last name Derea. For the veterans among your Derea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derea lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Derea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Derea in 1977 was 66, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derea 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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