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Derh Family History

Derh 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, Dech, Dern, Derr, Der, Derk, Dore, Dean, Berg, Pech

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Where is the Derh family from?

You can see how Derh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derh family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Derh families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Derh's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Derh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derh 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 Derh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derh. 100% of Derh 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 46 census records available for the last name Derh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Derh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Derh. For the veterans among your Derh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derh 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derh

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