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Dersein Family History

Dersein 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: Persin, Kerstein, Gerstein, Deren, Derwin, Diersen, Derstine, Derouin

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Where is the Dersein family from?

You can see how Dersein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dersein family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Dersein family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dersein's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dersein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dersein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dersein 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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