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Derle Family History

Derle 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: Merle, Delle, Erle, Dekle, Perle, Werle, Deale, Derse, Dore, Dale

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Where is the Derle family from?

You can see how Derle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Derle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Derle family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derle's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Derle families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Derle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derle. 100% of Derle men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Derle women worked as a House Keeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%

What Derle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Derle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derle 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Derle. 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 83 military records available for the last name Derle. For the veterans among your Derle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derle lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Derle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Derle in 1974 was 82, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derle 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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