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Derrell Family History

Derrell 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: Darrell, Perrell, Durrell, Dorrell, Terrell, Herrell, Merrell

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Where is the Derrell family from?

You can see how Derrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Derrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Derrell families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Derrell's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Derrell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derrell 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 Derrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derrell. 42% of Derrell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Derrell women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Porter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Derrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Derrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrell 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Derrell. 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 106 military records available for the last name Derrell. For the veterans among your Derrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Derrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Derrell in 1964 was 63, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derrell 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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