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Derda Family History

Derda Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname derived from derdać ‘to walk quickly nervously’.

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


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Where is the Derda family from?

You can see how Derda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Derda families living in Alberta. This was about 76% of all the recorded Derda's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Derda families in 1911.
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What did your Derda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derda. 41% of Derda men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Derda women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derda were New Worker and Teacher.

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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
    41%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derda 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Derda. 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 331 military records available for the last name Derda. For the veterans among your Derda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derda lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Derda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Derda in 1955 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derda 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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