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Dernis Family History

Dernis 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: Dennis, Denis, Danis, Duris, Doris, Dellis, Derner, Benis, Kennis

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Where is the Dernis family from?

You can see how Dernis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dernis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dernis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Dernis families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dernis's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dernis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dernis 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 Dernis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dernis. 34% of Dernis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dernis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dernis were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Dernis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Dernis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dernis 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Dernis. 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 25 military records available for the last name Dernis. For the veterans among your Dernis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dernis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Dernis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dernis in 1970 was 65, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dernis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dernis 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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