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Derais Family History

Derais 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: Deras, Dorais, Dennis, Drain, Rais, Duris, Doris, Dellis, Dumais

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Where is the Derais family from?

You can see how Derais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derais family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Derais families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Derais family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derais's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Derais families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Derais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derais 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Derais. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Derais. For the veterans among your Derais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derais lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Derais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Derais in 1966 was 75, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derais 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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