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Derivas Family History

Derivas 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: Drivas, Zervas, Grivas, Rivas, Deras, Derian, Percival, Elias, Derham

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Where is the Derivas family from?

You can see how Derivas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derivas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derivas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Derivas families living in Louisiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Derivas's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Derivas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Derivas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derivas 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 Derivas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Derivas. For the veterans among your Derivas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derivas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Derivas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Derivas in 1967 was 86, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derivas 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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