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Deraps Family History

Deraps 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: Deras, Drass, Deramo, Derbes, Deas, Draus, Depas, Veras, Drape, Delap

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Where is the Deraps family from?

You can see how Deraps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deraps family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Deraps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Deraps families living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deraps's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Deraps families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deraps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deraps ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deraps. 60% of Deraps men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    40%

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Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Deraps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deraps 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Deraps. 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 40 military records available for the last name Deraps. For the veterans among your Deraps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deraps lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Deraps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Deraps in 1964 was 86, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deraps 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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