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Deruytter Family History

Deruytter 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: De Ruyter, Rutter, De Ruiter, De Sutter, Deuster, Detter, Deuter

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Where is the Deruytter family from?

You can see how Deruytter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deruytter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deruytter family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Deruytter's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Deruytter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deruytter 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 Deruytter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Deruytter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Deruytter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deruytter 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Deruytter. 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 22 military records available for the last name Deruytter. For the veterans among your Deruytter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deruytter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Deruytter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Deruytter in 1964 was 89, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deruytter 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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