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Dera Family History

Dera Surname Meaning

Polish:: nickname or perhaps a metonymic occupational name from dera ‘thick cover e.g. blanket coat mantle’.

Possibly also an adaptation of German Därr (see Darr).

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


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Where is the Dera family from?

You can see how Dera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dera family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dera families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dera's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dera families in 1891.
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What did your Dera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dera. 21% of Dera men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dera women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Grocer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dera 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Dera. 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 201 military records available for the last name Dera. For the veterans among your Dera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dera lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dera in 1963 was 67, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dera 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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