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Derussey Family History

Derussey 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: Derousse, Perusse, Russey, Hussey, Bussey, Reusser, Decoursey, Duskey

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Where is the Derussey family from?

You can see how Derussey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derussey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derussey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Derussey families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Derussey's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Derussey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derussey 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 32 census records available for the last name Derussey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derussey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Derussey. 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 74 military records available for the last name Derussey. For the veterans among your Derussey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derussey lifespan?

Average Derussey life expectancy in 1980 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derussey 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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