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Derter Family History

Derter 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: Dermer, Derner, Deter, Deiter, Derrer, Detter, Herter, Dexter, Deuter

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Where is the Derter family from?

You can see how Derter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Derter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Derter family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Derter's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Derter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Derter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derter. 19% of Derter men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Derter women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derter were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
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Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Derter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derter 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Derter. 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 37 military records available for the last name Derter. For the veterans among your Derter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derter lifespan?

Average Derter life expectancy in 2004 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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