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Derviss Family History

Derviss 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: Serviss, Mervis, Derise, Deiss, Deross, Ferriss, Devoss, Devins

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Where is the Derviss family from?

You can see how Derviss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derviss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derviss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Derviss family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Derviss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Derviss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Derviss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derviss 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Derviss. 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 23 military records available for the last name Derviss. For the veterans among your Derviss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derviss lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Derviss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Derviss in 1982 was 81, and 84 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derviss 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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