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Derth Family History

Derth 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: Dearth, Gerth, Kerth, Werth, Berth, North, Hertz, Dery, Kertz, Heath

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Where is the Derth family from?

You can see how Derth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Derth families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Derth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derth 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 Derth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derth. 100% of Derth men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Derth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derth 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Derth. 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 61 military records available for the last name Derth. For the veterans among your Derth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derth lifespan?

Average Derth life expectancy in 1970 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derth 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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