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Derra Family History

Derra 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: Serra, Derry, Terra, Cerra, Perra, Ferra, Derda, Berra, Derr, Werra

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Where is the Derra family from?

You can see how Derra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Derra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Derra family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Derra's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Derra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derra 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 Derra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derra. 30% of Derra men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Derra women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derra were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Bartender
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Derra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Derra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derra 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Derra. 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 477 military records available for the last name Derra. For the veterans among your Derra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Derra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Derra in 1962 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derra 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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