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Dersheimer Family History

Dersheimer 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: Berkheimer, Wertheimer, Gensheimer, Melsheimer, Dexheimer, Berkheiser

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Where is the Dersheimer family from?

You can see how Dersheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dersheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dersheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dersheimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dersheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dersheimer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Dersheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dersheimer 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dersheimer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dersheimer. For the veterans among your Dersheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dersheimer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Dersheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dersheimer in 1972 was 70, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dersheimer 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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