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Derwester Family History

Derwester 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: Deerwester, Dearwester, Dempster, Demeter, Permenter, Riester

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Where is the Derwester family from?

You can see how Derwester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derwester family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derwester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Derwester families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Derwester's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Derwester families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Derwester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derwester 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 Derwester. 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 20 military records available for the last name Derwester. For the veterans among your Derwester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derwester lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derwester

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