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Direr Family History

Direr 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: Diver, Dier, Dorer, Diner, Dirr, Drew, Dicker, Dore, Lier, Dormer

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Where is the Direr family from?

You can see how Direr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Direr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Direr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Direr family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Direr's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Direr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Direr 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 168 census records available for the last name Direr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Direr 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Direr. 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 7 military records available for the last name Direr. For the veterans among your Direr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Direr lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Direr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Direr in 1970 was 69, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Direr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Direr 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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