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Derheim Family History

Derheim 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: Durheim, Derham, Wertheim, Nesheim, Norheim, Bernheim, Draheim

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Where is the Derheim family from?

You can see how Derheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derheim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derheim families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Derheim family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derheim's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Derheim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derheim 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 Derheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derheim. 60% of Derheim men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Derheim women worked as a Maid.

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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
    60%
  • Labor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Derheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Derheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derheim 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Derheim. 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 58 military records available for the last name Derheim. For the veterans among your Derheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derheim lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Derheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Derheim in 1965 was 27, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derheim 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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