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Derfert Family History

Derfert 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: Herbert, Dermer, Derner, Dessert, Dechert, Leffert, Deibert, Derrer

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Where is the Derfert family from?

You can see how Derfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derfert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Derfert families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Derfert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derfert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derfert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Derfert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derfert. 50% of Derfert men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Derfert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Derfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derfert 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Derfert. 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 20 military records available for the last name Derfert. For the veterans among your Derfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derfert lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Derfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Derfert in 1975 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derfert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derfert 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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