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Derlam Family History

Derlam 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: Derham, Dirlam, Dierlam, Perla, Elam, Dallam, Deramo, Delay, Derman

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Where is the Derlam family from?

You can see how Derlam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derlam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derlam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Derlam families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Derlam's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Derlam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derlam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Derlam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derlam. 100% of Derlam men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Derlam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derlam 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Derlam. 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 35 military records available for the last name Derlam. For the veterans among your Derlam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derlam lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Derlam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Derlam in 1992 was 88, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derlam 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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