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Derson Family History

Derson 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: Person, Merson, Duerson, Herson, Berson, Gerson, Ferson, Deason

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Where is the Derson family from?

You can see how Derson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Derson family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Derson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derson 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 Derson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stevedore Shipping and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Derson. 100% of Derson men worked as a Stevedore Shipping and 100% of Derson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Stevedore Shipping
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Derson family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Derson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Derson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Derson in 1970 was 77, and 44 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derson 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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