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Derrlett Family History

Derrlett 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: Berrett, Ferrett, Derleth, Errett, Durrett, Perrett, Merrett, Jerrett

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Where is the Derrlett family from?

You can see how Derrlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrlett family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Derrlett families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Derrlett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Derrlett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Derrlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrlett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Derrlett. 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 Derrlett. For the veterans among your Derrlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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