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Derherty Family History

Derherty 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: Dechert, Doherty, Docherty, Herbert, Derry, Dermer, Dewberry, Derner

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Where is the Derherty family from?

You can see how Derherty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derherty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Derherty families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Derherty's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Derherty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derherty 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 14 census records available for the last name Derherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derherty 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Derherty. 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 3 military records available for the last name Derherty. For the veterans among your Derherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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