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Derin Family History

Derin 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: Devin, Merin, Darin, Dein, Dern, Deren, Derwin, Dorin, Perin, Dering

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Where is the Derin family from?

You can see how Derin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Derin families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Derin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Derin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derin 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 Derin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derin. 20% of Derin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Derin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Derin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derin 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Derin. 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 417 military records available for the last name Derin. For the veterans among your Derin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Derin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Derin in 1957 was 39, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derin 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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