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Dearis Family History

Dearis 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: Demaris, Dearie, Dennis, Paris, Dear, Danis, Darius, Dearth, Duris

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Where is the Dearis family from?

You can see how Dearis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dearis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dearis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dearis families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dearis's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dearis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dearis 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 Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Dearis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dearis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dearis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dearis. For the veterans among your Dearis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dearis lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dearis 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dearis

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