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Derway Family History

Derway 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: Erway, Dery, Derham, Demay, Dewey, Derry, Duray, Dray, Dewan, Delay

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Where is the Derway family from?

You can see how Derway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Derway families living in Texas. This was about 27% of all the recorded Derway's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Derway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derway 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 Derway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derway. 60% of Derway men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Contractor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Derway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derway 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Derway. 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 275 military records available for the last name Derway. For the veterans among your Derway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derway lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Derway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Derway in 1954 was 48, and 77 in 2001.

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