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Dersin Family History

Dersin 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: Persin, Derwin, Dervin, Berlin, Drain, Darwin, Merlin, Person, Devin

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Where is the Dersin family from?

You can see how Dersin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dersin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dersin family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dersin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dersin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dersin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dersin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Dersin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dersin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dersin. 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 86 military records available for the last name Dersin. For the veterans among your Dersin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dersin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dersin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dersin in 1965 was 76, and 90 in 2003.

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