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Dereef Family History

Dereef 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: Dermer, Debree, Derner, Reef, Defee, Derbes, Drees, Degree, Delee

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Where is the Dereef family from?

You can see how Dereef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dereef family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dereef families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Dereef families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Dereef's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Dereef families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dereef 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 175 census records available for the last name Dereef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dereef 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dereef. 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 23 military records available for the last name Dereef. For the veterans among your Dereef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dereef lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Dereef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dereef in 1972 was 59, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dereef 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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