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Derp Family History

Derp 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, Delp, Deep, Dern, Terp, Derr, Depp, Der, Derk, Erp

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Where is the Derp family from?

You can see how Derp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derp family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Derp families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Derp's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Derp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derp 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 133 census records available for the last name Derp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derp 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Derp. 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 89 military records available for the last name Derp. For the veterans among your Derp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derp lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Derp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Derp in 1969 was 76, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derp 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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