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Derret Family History

Derret 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: Derrer, Perret, Verret, Garret, Terres, Herre, Herren, Derry, Dermer

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Where is the Derret family from?

You can see how Derret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derret family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Derret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Derret families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Derret's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Derret families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derret 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 222 census records available for the last name Derret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derret 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Derret. 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 13 military records available for the last name Derret. For the veterans among your Derret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derret lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derret 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 Derret

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