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Derenfeld Family History

Derenfeld 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: Ehrenfeld, Dornfeld, Denfeld, Bernfeld, Edenfield, Kornfeld, Grunfeld

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Where is the Derenfeld family from?

You can see how Derenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derenfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Derenfeld family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Derenfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derenfeld families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Derenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derenfeld 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Derenfeld. 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 7 military records available for the last name Derenfeld. For the veterans among your Derenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derenfeld lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Derenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Derenfeld in 1985 was 83, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derenfeld 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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