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Derster Family History

Derster 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: Gerster, Deuster, Deister, Ferster, Dempster, Fenster, Easter

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Where is the Derster family from?

You can see how Derster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derster family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Derster family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Derster's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Derster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derster 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 41 census records available for the last name Derster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derster 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Derster. 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 2 military records available for the last name Derster. For the veterans among your Derster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derster 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derster

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