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Derleth Family History

Derleth Surname Meaning

German origin: from an ancient Germanic personal name perhaps composed of Old High German dart ‘spear’ + walt ‘rule’.

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


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Where is the Derleth family from?

You can see how Derleth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derleth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derleth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Derleth family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Derleth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Derleth families in 1911.
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What did your Derleth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derleth. 15% of Derleth men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Derleth women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Foreman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Derleth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derleth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derleth 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Derleth. 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 497 military records available for the last name Derleth. For the veterans among your Derleth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derleth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Derleth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Derleth in 1962 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derleth 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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