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Derrison Family History

Derrison 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: Nerison, De Riso, Denison, Marrison, Orrison, Larrison, Harrison

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Where is the Derrison family from?

You can see how Derrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrison family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Derrison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Derrison families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derrison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Derrison families in 1891.
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What did your Derrison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derrison. 100% of Derrison men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Derrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrison 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Derrison. 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 8 military records available for the last name Derrison. For the veterans among your Derrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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