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Derussy Family History

Derussy Name 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, Deross, Derusha, De Russo, Derus, Dery, Russ

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Where is the Derussy family from?

You can see how Derussy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derussy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Derussy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Derussy families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Derussy's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Derussy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derussy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derussy ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Derussy ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Derussy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derussy 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Derussy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Derussy. For the veterans among your Derussy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derussy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Derussy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Derussy in 1958 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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