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Derichsweiler Family History

Derichsweiler 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: Detweiler, Drechsler, Rothweiler, Richmeier, Rechsteiner, Dockweiler

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Where is the Derichsweiler family from?

You can see how Derichsweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derichsweiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derichsweiler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Derichsweiler family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Derichsweiler's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Derichsweiler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Derichsweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derichsweiler 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Derichsweiler. 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 128 military records available for the last name Derichsweiler. For the veterans among your Derichsweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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