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Derhammer Family History

Derhammer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Dürhammer: habitational name for someone from Dürrheim in Baden; -hammer is a common dialect form for -heimer.

The surname Dürhammer is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Derhammer family from?

You can see how Derhammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derhammer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Derhammer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Derhammer families living in Manitoba. This was about 83% of all the recorded Derhammer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Derhammer families in 1911.
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What did your Derhammer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derhammer. 35% of Derhammer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Derhammer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derhammer were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derhammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derhammer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Derhammer. 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 212 military records available for the last name Derhammer. For the veterans among your Derhammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derhammer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Derhammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Derhammer in 1961 was 51, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derhammer 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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