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Deritter Family History

Deritter 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: Gritter, Fritter, Deringer, Deiter, Reitter, Ritter, Deister, Detter

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Where is the Deritter family from?

You can see how Deritter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deritter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deritter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Deritter families living in Essex. This was about 55% of all the recorded Deritter's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Deritter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deritter 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 Deritter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deritter. 100% of Deritter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Deritter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deritter 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Deritter. 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 65 military records available for the last name Deritter. For the veterans among your Deritter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deritter lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Deritter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deritter in 1957 was 43, and 15 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deritter 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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