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Dertien Family History

Dertien 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: Derouen, Terrien, Vertin, Deren, Derwin, Gerten, Detjen, Berrien

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Where is the Dertien family from?

You can see how Dertien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dertien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dertien families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dertien's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dertien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dertien 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 Dertien ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Dertien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Dertien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dertien 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dertien. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dertien. For the veterans among your Dertien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dertien lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dertien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dertien in 1968 was 63, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dertien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dertien 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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