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Dernson Family History

Dernson 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: Bernson, Denson, Benson, Denton, Person, Vernon, Merson, Nerison, Denison, Henson

24	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2	Military Records
12	Immigration Records
39	Census and Voter Lists
13	Member Trees

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Where is the Dernson family from?

You can see how Dernson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dernson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dernson families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Dernson's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Dernson families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dernson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 39 census records available for the last name Dernson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dernson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Dernson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 2 military records available for the last name Dernson. For the veterans among your Dernson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dernson lifespan?

Average Dernson life expectancy in 1969 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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Dernson Surname Meaning

Where is the Dernson family from?

What Dernson family records will you find?

What is the average Dernson lifespan?

Average Dernson life expectancy in 1969 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

Dernson Family History

Dernson Surname Meaning

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Dernson Surname Meaning

90 record(s) for Dernson

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Where is the Dernson family from?

What Dernson family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Dernson lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dernson family tree

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