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Dershwitz Family History

Dershwitz 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: Gershowitz, Berkowitz, Gerwitz, Dewitz, Hershkowitz, Herskowitz

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Where is the Dershwitz family from?

You can see how Dershwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dershwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dershwitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dershwitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dershwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dershwitz 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 51 census records available for the last name Dershwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dershwitz 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dershwitz. 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 Dershwitz. For the veterans among your Dershwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dershwitz lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Dershwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dershwitz in 1973 was 73, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dershwitz 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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