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Derso Family History

Derso 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: Deso, Derse, Dery, Deo, Mero, Cerro, Gero, Orso, Person, Pero

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Where is the Derso family from?

You can see how Derso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Derso families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Derso's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Derso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derso 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 114 census records available for the last name Derso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derso 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Derso. 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 11 military records available for the last name Derso. For the veterans among your Derso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derso lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Derso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Derso in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derso 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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