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Derand Family History

Derand 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: Deland, Demand, Durand, Degrand, Brand, Dean, Rand, Berland, Eland

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Where is the Derand family from?

You can see how Derand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derand family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Derand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Derand family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derand's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Derand families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derand 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 274 census records available for the last name Derand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derand 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Derand. 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 16 military records available for the last name Derand. For the veterans among your Derand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derand lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1982, in the United States, Derand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Derand in 1980 was 71, and 63 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derand 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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