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Derl Family History

Derl 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: Dery, Dell, Perl, Dern, Deal, Gerl, Berl, Kerl, Merl, Deel

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Where is the Derl family from?

You can see how Derl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Derl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Derl families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Derl's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Derl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derl 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 150 census records available for the last name Derl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derl 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Derl. 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 38 military records available for the last name Derl. For the veterans among your Derl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1975, in the United States, Derl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Derl in 1963 was 90, and 82 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derl 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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