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Derwood Family History

Derwood 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: Erwood, Kerwood, Henwood, Harwood, Elwood, Underwood, Heywood

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Where is the Derwood family from?

You can see how Derwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derwood family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Derwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Derwood family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derwood's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Derwood families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derwood 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 625 census records available for the last name Derwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derwood 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Derwood. 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 143 military records available for the last name Derwood. For the veterans among your Derwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derwood lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Derwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Derwood in 1966 was 86, and 53 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derwood 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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