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Derwent Family History

Derwent Surname Meaning

see Darwent.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Derwent family from?

You can see how Derwent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derwent family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Derwent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Derwent families living in Yorkshire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Derwent's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Derwent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derwent 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 Derwent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Derwent. 71% of Derwent women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Shorthand Typist
    12%
  • Draper Shop Own Account
    12%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    8%

What Derwent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Derwent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derwent 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Derwent. 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 480 military records available for the last name Derwent. For the veterans among your Derwent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derwent lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Derwent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Derwent in 1962 was 58, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derwent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derwent 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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