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Derfel Family History

Derfel 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: Werfel, Herfel, Mergel, Dermer, Derner, Ermel, Demel, Perel, Defee

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Where is the Derfel family from?

You can see how Derfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derfel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Derfel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Derfel family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Derfel's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Derfel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derfel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derfel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Derfel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Derfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derfel 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Derfel. 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 13 military records available for the last name Derfel. For the veterans among your Derfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derfel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Derfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Derfel in 1966 was 84, and 71 in 2004.

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