Derus Surname Meaning & Derus Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Derus family from?

You can see how Derus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Derus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Derus family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Derus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Derus families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derus 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Derus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derus 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Derus. 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 268 military records available for the last name Derus. For the veterans among your Derus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Derus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Derus in 1954 was 65, and 71 in 2004.

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