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Dere Family History

Dere Surname Meaning

Turkish: ornamental or topographic name from dere ‘brook’.

Indian (Maharashtra): Maratha name of unexplained etymology.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 謝 see Xie.

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


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You can see how Dere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Dere families living in Warwickshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Dere's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Dere families in 1891.
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What did your Dere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dere. 100% of Dere women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dere 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Dere. 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 633 military records available for the last name Dere. For the veterans among your Dere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dere lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dere in 1963 was 71, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dere 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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