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Dershem Family History

Dershem Surname Meaning

Variant of Dersham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dershem family from?

You can see how Dershem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dershem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dershem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dershem families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Dershem's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dershem families in 1891.
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What did your Dershem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dershem. 52% of Dershem men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dershem women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dershem were Barber and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Accountant
    12%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Dershem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dershem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dershem 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dershem. 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 319 military records available for the last name Dershem. For the veterans among your Dershem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dershem lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Dershem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dershem in 1949 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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