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Derns Family History

Derns 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: Dern, Deras, Berns, Deans, Derks, Kerns, Ferns, Derus, Dennis, Dean

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Where is the Derns family from?

You can see how Derns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derns family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Derns families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Derns family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derns's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Derns families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derns 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 Derns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derns. 100% of Derns men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Derns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derns 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Derns. 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 8 military records available for the last name Derns. For the veterans among your Derns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derns lifespan?

Average Derns life expectancy in 1974 was 39 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derns 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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