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Dernan Family History

Dernan 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: Derman, Dornan, Hernan, Kernan, Derian, Degnan, Durnan, German, Dean

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Where is the Dernan family from?

You can see how Dernan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dernan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dernan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dernan families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dernan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dernan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Dernan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dernan 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Dernan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dernan. For the veterans among your Dernan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dernan lifespan?

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