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Dertes Family History

Dertes 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: Derbes, Kertes, Mertes, Hermes, Terres, Cortes, Debates, Debes

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Where is the Dertes family from?

You can see how Dertes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dertes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Dertes families living in Louisiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dertes's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Dertes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dertes 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 Dertes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stitcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dertes. 100% of Dertes women worked as a Stitcher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%

What Dertes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Dertes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dertes 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dertes. 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 Dertes. For the veterans among your Dertes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dertes lifespan?

Average Dertes life expectancy in 2003 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dertes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dertes 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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