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Dermann Family History

Dermann 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: Bermann, Derman, Hermann, Demann, Germann, Permann, German, Germain

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Where is the Dermann family from?

You can see how Dermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dermann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dermann families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dermann's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dermann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dermann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dermann. 100% of Dermann men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Dermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Dermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dermann 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Dermann. 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 47 military records available for the last name Dermann. For the veterans among your Dermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dermann lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Dermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dermann in 1982 was 67, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dermann 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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