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Deherr Family History

Deherr 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: Herr, Deger, Dechert, De Heer, Deter, Feher, Seher, Devere, Reher

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Where is the Deherr family from?

You can see how Deherr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deherr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deherr family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Deherr's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deherr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deherr 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 25 census records available for the last name Deherr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deherr 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Deherr. 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 1 military records available for the last name Deherr. For the veterans among your Deherr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deherr lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1993, in the United States, Deherr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Deherr in 1991 was 58, and 54 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deherr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deherr 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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