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Derfler Family History

Derfler Surname Meaning

German (mainly Austria): variant of Dörfler (see Doerfler) and in North America probably also an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Derfler family from?

You can see how Derfler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derfler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Derfler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Derfler families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Derfler's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Derfler families in 1880.
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What did your Derfler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derfler. 20% of Derfler men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Derfler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derfler were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Derfler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Derfler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derfler 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Derfler. 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 188 military records available for the last name Derfler. For the veterans among your Derfler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derfler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Derfler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Derfler in 1962 was 80, and 81 in 2003.

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