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Derald Family History

Derald Surname 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: Gerald, Dewald, Herald, Ewald, Berwald, Herold, Deramo, Sebald

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Where is the Derald family from?

You can see how Derald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derald family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Derald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Derald families living in Maryland. This was about 73% of all the recorded Derald's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Derald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Derald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derald 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 Derald. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Derald. For the veterans among your Derald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derald lifespan?

Average Derald life expectancy in 1970 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derald ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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