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Derefler Family History

Derefler 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: Derfler, Doerfler, Deremer, Drexler, Dreyer, Dressler, Demeter

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Where is the Derefler family from?

You can see how Derefler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derefler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Derefler family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Derefler's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Derefler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derefler 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 3 census records available for the last name Derefler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derefler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Derefler. 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 1 military records available for the last name Derefler. For the veterans among your Derefler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derefler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1983, in the United States, Derefler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Derefler in 1973 was 47, and 83 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derefler 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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