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Deursen Family History

Deursen 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: Coursen, Deren, Dearden, Duren, Diersen, Laursen, Derksen, Durden

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Where is the Deursen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deursen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deursen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deursen. 60% of Deursen men worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Deursen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Deursen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deursen 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Deursen. 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 108 military records available for the last name Deursen. For the veterans among your Deursen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deursen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Deursen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Deursen in 1976 was 77, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deursen 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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