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Derrach Family History

Derrach 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: Drach, Derrick, Darragh, Delach, Gerlach, Dersch, Erbach, Deloach

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Where is the Derrach family from?

You can see how Derrach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrach family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Derrach families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Derrach families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Derrach's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Derrach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derrach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Derrach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrach 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Derrach. 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 1 military records available for the last name Derrach. For the veterans among your Derrach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrach lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derrach 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derrach

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