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Derive Family History

Derive 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: Derise, Devine, Erie, Deneve, Larive, Durie, Driver, Serie, Deike

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Where is the Derive family from?

You can see how Derive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derive family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Derive families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Derive families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Derive's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Derive families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derive 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 182 census records available for the last name Derive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derive 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Derive. 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 8 military records available for the last name Derive. For the veterans among your Derive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derive lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Derive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Derive in 1995 was 46, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derive 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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