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Derheimer Family History

Derheimer 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: Dexheimer, Berkheimer, Deremer, Derhammer, Wertheimer, Berkheiser

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Where is the Derheimer family from?

You can see how Derheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Derheimer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 59% of all the recorded Derheimer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Derheimer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Derheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derheimer 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Derheimer. 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 59 military records available for the last name Derheimer. For the veterans among your Derheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derheimer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Derheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Derheimer in 1962 was 64, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derheimer 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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