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Derrah Family History

Derrah 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: Darrah, Durrah, Serra, Verran, Derham, Dearth, Derry, Ferraz, Terra

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Where is the Derrah family from?

You can see how Derrah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrah family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Derrah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Derrah families living in Devon. This was about 88% of all the recorded Derrah's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Derrah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derrah 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 Derrah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derrah. 50% of Derrah men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Derrah women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derrah were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Derrah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derrah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrah 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Derrah. 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 438 military records available for the last name Derrah. For the veterans among your Derrah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrah lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Derrah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Derrah in 1959 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derrah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derrah 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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