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Dershin Family History

Dershin 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: Persin, Pershing, Gershon, Derwin, Derstine, Dersham, Derouin, Deshon

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Where is the Dershin family from?

You can see how Dershin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dershin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dershin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dershin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dershin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dershin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Dershin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dershin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dershin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dershin. For the veterans among your Dershin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dershin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Dershin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dershin in 1976 was 65, and 28 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dershin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dershin 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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