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Derensis Family History

Derensis 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: Dennis, Leventis, Teresi, Dress, Derenne, Terenzi, Denis, Berenson

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Where is the Derensis family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derensis. 50% of Derensis 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
    50%
  • Tailor
    30%
  • Presser
    20%

What Derensis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Derensis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derensis 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Derensis. 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 50 military records available for the last name Derensis. For the veterans among your Derensis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derensis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Derensis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Derensis in 1955 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derensis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derensis 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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