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Derrer Name Meaning

Swiss German: occupational name for a flax or hemp worker from Middle High German darren derren ‘to soak flax or hemp’ (to make it pliable).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dermer, Derner, Berner, Depner, Ferrer, Lerner, Deger, Lehrer, Erker

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Where is the Derrer family from?

You can see how Derrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Derrer families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Derrer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Derrer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derrer. 27% of Derrer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Derrer women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrer 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Derrer. 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 493 military records available for the last name Derrer. For the veterans among your Derrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Derrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Derrer in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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