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Dertrist Family History

Dertrist 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: Merritt, Pertuit, Derrick, Ferris, Terris, De Riso, Deforest

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Where is the Dertrist family from?

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

There are 11 census records available for the last name Dertrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dertrist 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 Dertrist. 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 Dertrist. For the veterans among your Dertrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dertrist

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