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Derreth Family History

Derreth 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: Berreth, Derleth, Dearth, Berrett, Hereth, Cerreta, Derrer, Ferrett

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Where is the Derreth family from?

You can see how Derreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derreth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Derreth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 10 Derreth families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derreth's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Derreth families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derreth 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 91 census records available for the last name Derreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derreth 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Derreth. 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 41 military records available for the last name Derreth. For the veterans among your Derreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derreth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Derreth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Derreth in 1971 was 79, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derreth 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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