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Dérasp Family History

Dérasp 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: Drass, Rasp, Deras, Ras, Grass, Drake, Karas, Drain, Arras, Maras

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What did your Dérasp ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Pecheur Fermier and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dérasp. 30% of Dérasp men worked as a Pecheur Fermier and 100% of Dérasp women worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Pecheur Fermier
    30%
  • Pecheur Farmer
    30%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Pcheur
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dérasp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dérasp 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dérasp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dérasp. For the veterans among your Dérasp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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