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Derse Family History

Derse Surname Meaning

German (mainly North Rhine-Westphalia): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Derse family from?

You can see how Derse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Derse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Derse families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Derse's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Derse families in 1911.
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What did your Derse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derse. 63% of Derse men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Derse women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derse were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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
    63%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    34%
  • General Clerical
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Derse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derse 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Derse. 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 210 military records available for the last name Derse. For the veterans among your Derse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derse lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Derse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Derse in 1958 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derse 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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