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Dersavage Family History

Dersavage 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: Savage, Durivage, Ramage, Delaware, Delage, Sauvage, Heritage, Drage

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Dersavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dersavage 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 Dersavage. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Dersavage. For the veterans among your Dersavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dersavage lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Dersavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dersavage in 1974 was 64, and 88 in 2002.

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