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Derider Family History

Derider 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: Rider, Herder, Strider, Dermer, Heider, Derner, Weider, Seider

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Where is the Derider family from?

You can see how Derider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derider family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Derider families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Derider families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Derider's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derider families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derider surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derider ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Derider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derider 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Derider. 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 29 military records available for the last name Derider. For the veterans among your Derider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derider lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Derider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Derider in 1971 was 86, and 92 in 2003.

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