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Deris Family History

Deris 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: Duris, Doris, Denis, Deras, Derise, Deis, Peris, Derks, Delis, Derus

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Where is the Deris family from?

You can see how Deris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deris families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Deris families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Deris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deris 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 Deris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deris. 38% of Deris men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Deris women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deris were Miner and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

What Deris family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deris 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Deris. 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 108 military records available for the last name Deris. For the veterans among your Deris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deris lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Deris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deris in 1959 was 54, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deris 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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