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Derolph Family History

Derolph 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: Delph, Dolph, Rolph, Delp, Dolch, Ralph, Herold, Devol, Derouen

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Where is the Derolph family from?

You can see how Derolph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derolph family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derolph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 41 Derolph families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Derolph's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Derolph families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Derolph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derolph 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Derolph. 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 24 military records available for the last name Derolph. For the veterans among your Derolph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derolph lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Derolph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Derolph in 1959 was 68, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derolph 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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