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Derasp Family History

Derasp 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, Drass, Deramo, Ceraso, Rasp, Deas, Derise, Depas, Veras

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Where is the Derasp family from?

You can see how Derasp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derasp family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Derasp families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Derasp's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Derasp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derasp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Derasp ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Pecheur Fermier and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Derasp. 30% of Derasp men worked as a Pecheur Fermier and 100% of Derasp women worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Pecheur Fermier
    30%
  • Pecheur Farmer
    30%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Pcheur
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Derasp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derasp 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Derasp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Derasp. For the veterans among your Derasp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derasp lifespan?

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