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Dershaw Family History

Dershaw 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: Kershaw, Deshaw, Dersham, Derham, Henshaw, Renshaw, Forshaw, Versaw

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Where is the Dershaw family from?

You can see how Dershaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dershaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dershaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Dershaw families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dershaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dershaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dershaw 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 Dershaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dershaw. 100% of Dershaw men worked as a Coal Loader.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%

What Dershaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Dershaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dershaw 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dershaw. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dershaw. For the veterans among your Dershaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dershaw lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Dershaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dershaw in 1965 was 37, and 62 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dershaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dershaw 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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