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Derfuss Family History

Derfuss 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: Derousse, Barfuss, Serfass, Deross, Dreyfuss, Zerfoss, Derus, Strauss

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Where is the Derfuss family from?

You can see how Derfuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derfuss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derfuss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Derfuss families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Derfuss's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Derfuss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Derfuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derfuss 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Derfuss. 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 236 military records available for the last name Derfuss. For the veterans among your Derfuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derfuss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Derfuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Derfuss in 1966 was 73, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derfuss 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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