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Derisi Family History

Derisi 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: Derise, Duris, Risi, Doris, Teresi, Drish, De Riso, Denis, Delisa

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Where is the Derisi family from?

You can see how Derisi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derisi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Derisi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Derisi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Derisi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derisi 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 Derisi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derisi. 42% of Derisi men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Derisi women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derisi were New Worker and Denstist.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Longshoreman
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Packer
    29%
  • Denstist
    29%

What Derisi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Derisi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derisi 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Derisi. 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 84 military records available for the last name Derisi. For the veterans among your Derisi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derisi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Derisi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Derisi in 1962 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derisi 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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