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Deardurff Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Dierdorf (see Deardorff ).

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


Similar surnames: Deardorff, Harruff, Dayhuff, Dearman, Gearhart, Nearhoof, Dearinger

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Where is the Deardurff family from?

You can see how Deardurff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deardurff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deardurff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Deardurff family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Deardurff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deardurff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deardurff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deardurff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deardurff. 37% of Deardurff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Deardurff 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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farm Hand
    14%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 867 census records available for the last name Deardurff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deardurff 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Deardurff. 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 234 military records available for the last name Deardurff. For the veterans among your Deardurff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deardurff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Deardurff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Deardurff in 1963 was 58, and 61 in 2003.

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