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Derfus Family History

Derfus 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: Derus, Dreyfus, Darius, Fergus, Debus, Delfs, Duffus, Derbes, Deus

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Where is the Derfus family from?

You can see how Derfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derfus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derfus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Derfus families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Derfus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Derfus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derfus 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 Derfus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derfus. 25% of Derfus men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Derfus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Derfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derfus 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Derfus. 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 96 military records available for the last name Derfus. For the veterans among your Derfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derfus lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Derfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Derfus in 1959 was 35, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derfus 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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