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Derer Family History

Derer Name 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: Deger, Dermer, Derner, Deter, Dorer, Deer, Derrer, Deren, Defer, Derr

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Where is the Derer family from?

You can see how Derer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Derer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Derer families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Derer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Derer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derer. 34% of Derer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Derer women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Weaver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derer 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Derer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Derer. For the veterans among your Derer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Derer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Derer in 1954 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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