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Derschau Family History

Derschau 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: Dersch, Dersham, Derham, Kershaw, Dorsch, Deshaw, Demchak, Perschke

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Where is the Derschau family from?

You can see how Derschau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derschau family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Derschau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Derschau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Derschau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Derschau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derschau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Derschau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derschau 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Derschau. 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 599 military records available for the last name Derschau. For the veterans among your Derschau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derschau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Derschau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Derschau in 1964 was 60, and 94 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derschau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derschau 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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