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Dernell Family History

Dernell 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: Darnell, Kernell, Durnell, Pernell, Fennell, Cornell, Carnell

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Where is the Dernell family from?

You can see how Dernell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dernell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dernell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Dernell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dernell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dernell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dernell 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 Dernell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dernell. 100% of Dernell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dernell women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Dernell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Dernell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dernell 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Dernell. 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 Dernell. For the veterans among your Dernell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dernell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Dernell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dernell in 1963 was 77, and 106 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dernell 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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