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Deran Family History

Deran 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: Dean, Degan, Devan, Beran, Dewan, Deman, Dern, Derman, Doran, Duran

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Where is the Deran family from?

You can see how Deran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Deran families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Deran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Deran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deran 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 Deran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deran. 100% of Deran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deran 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Deran. 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 262 military records available for the last name Deran. For the veterans among your Deran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deran lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Deran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deran in 1964 was 89, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deran 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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