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Derwacter Family History

Derwacter 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: Delauter, Berwanger, Dewaters, Derhammer, De Backer, De Winter

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Where is the Derwacter family from?

You can see how Derwacter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derwacter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derwacter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Derwacter families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Derwacter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Derwacter families in 1880.
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What did your Derwacter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derwacter. 100% of Derwacter men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Derwacter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derwacter 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Derwacter. 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 25 military records available for the last name Derwacter. For the veterans among your Derwacter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derwacter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Derwacter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Derwacter in 1967 was 83, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derwacter 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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