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Derwisz Family History

Derwisz 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: Darwish, Derise, Derwin, Gerwitz, Dewitz, Dennis, Lewis, Darwin

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Where is the Derwisz family from?

You can see how Derwisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derwisz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Derwisz family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Derwisz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derwisz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Derwisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derwisz 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Derwisz. 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 42 military records available for the last name Derwisz. For the veterans among your Derwisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derwisz lifespan?

Average Derwisz life expectancy in 2003 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derwisz 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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