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Derva Family History

Derva 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: Derda, Delva, Serra, Dery, Derham, Perla, Cerda, Dura, Bera, Sera

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Where is the Derva family from?

You can see how Derva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derva family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Derva families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Derva family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derva's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Derva families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derva surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Derva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derva 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Derva. 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 4 military records available for the last name Derva. For the veterans among your Derva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derva lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, Derva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Derva in 1973 was 90, and 92 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derva 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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