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Derf Family History

Derf 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, Cerf, Dern, Dorf, Derr, Der, Derk, Dore, Dean, Berg

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Where is the Derf family from?

You can see how Derf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Derf families living in Indiana. This was about 87% of all the recorded Derf's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Derf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derf 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 Derf ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Derf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derf 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Derf. 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 31 military records available for the last name Derf. For the veterans among your Derf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derf lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Derf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Derf in 1971 was 79, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derf 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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