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Derwart Family History

Derwart 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: Dewart, Dorwart, Ewart, De Hart, Dewar, Dorward, Denhart, Dewalt

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Where is the Derwart family from?

You can see how Derwart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derwart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derwart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Derwart families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Derwart's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Derwart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derwart 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 Derwart ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Woodworker
    100%

What Derwart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Derwart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derwart 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Derwart. 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 30 military records available for the last name Derwart. For the veterans among your Derwart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derwart lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Derwart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Derwart in 1951 was 50, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derwart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derwart 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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