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Derichs Family History

Derichs 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: Perich, Devich, Gerich, Deich, Delich, Dersch, Derick, Deroche

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Where is the Derichs family from?

You can see how Derichs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derichs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Derichs family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Derichs's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Derichs families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Derichs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derichs 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Derichs. 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 196 military records available for the last name Derichs. For the veterans among your Derichs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derichs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Derichs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Derichs in 1963 was 75, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derichs 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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