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Derw Family History

Derw 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, Dern, Dew, Derr, Der, Derk, Drew, Dore, Dean, Berg

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Where is the Derw family from?

You can see how Derw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Derw family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Derw's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Derw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derw 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 80 census records available for the last name Derw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derw 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Derw. 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 12 military records available for the last name Derw. For the veterans among your Derw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derw lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derw 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derw

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