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Derid Family History

Derid 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: David, Herod, Eid, Dery, Duris, Merida, Erie, Devin, Merin, Derry

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Where is the Derid family from?

You can see how Derid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derid family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Derid family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derid's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Derid families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derid 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 71 census records available for the last name Derid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derid 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Derid. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Derid. For the veterans among your Derid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derid lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1990, in the United States, Derid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Derid in 1989 was 84, and 86 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derid 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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