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Derrane Family History

Derrane Surname Meaning

from Ó Dearáin (or its variant Ó Dioráin) ‘descendant of Dearán’ a personal name diminutive in form.

English Deering may be an adopted anglicization.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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You can see how Derrane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrane family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derrane families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Derrane families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Derrane's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derrane families in 1880.
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There are 449 census records available for the last name Derrane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrane 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

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There are 27 military records available for the last name Derrane. For the veterans among your Derrane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrane lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Derrane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Derrane in 1968 was 63, and 71 in 2003.

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