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Derr Family History

Derr Surname Meaning

South German and East German: nickname for a thin person a variant of Dürr (see Durr).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Derr family from?

You can see how Derr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Derr families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Derr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Derr families in 1891.
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What did your Derr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Derr. 100% of Derr 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 39,000 census records available for the last name Derr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derr 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Derr. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Derr. For the veterans among your Derr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derr lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Derr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Derr in 1942 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derr 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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