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Deraney Family History

Deraney 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: Delaney, Devaney, Draney, Cerney, Dorney, Heaney, Darney, Deane

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Where is the Deraney family from?

You can see how Deraney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deraney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Deraney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Deraney families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Deraney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Deraney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deraney 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 Deraney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deraney. 100% of Deraney 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 Deraney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deraney 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Deraney. 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 180 military records available for the last name Deraney. For the veterans among your Deraney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deraney lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Deraney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Deraney in 1959 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deraney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deraney 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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