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Derise Family History

Derise Surname Meaning

Altered form of French (mainly Landes) Deyris: probably a variant of Deyres a habitational name with fused preposition de ‘from’.

It denotes someone from Eyres, a place in Landes.

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


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Where is the Derise family from?

You can see how Derise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derise family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derise families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Derise families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Derise's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Derise families in 1911.
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What did your Derise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stock Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derise. 70% of Derise men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Derise women worked as a Stock Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derise were Farmer and Dressmaker.

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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
    70%
  • Deck Hand
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stock Clerk
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derise 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Derise. 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 280 military records available for the last name Derise. For the veterans among your Derise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derise lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Derise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Derise in 1951 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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