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Derum Family History

Derum 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: Drum, Lerum, Derus, Dery, Derham, Borum, Narum, Derry, Grum, Deramo

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Where is the Derum family from?

You can see how Derum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derum family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Derum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Derum families living in Nebraska. This was about 36% of all the recorded Derum's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Derum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derum ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Derum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derum 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Derum. 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 145 military records available for the last name Derum. For the veterans among your Derum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Derum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Derum in 1962 was 76, and 70 in 2002.

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