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Derrivan Family History

Derrivan 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: Berrigan, Merrigan, Kerrigan, Merriman, Perrigan, Derian, Berriman

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Where is the Derrivan family from?

You can see how Derrivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrivan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Derrivan family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Derrivan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Derrivan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Derrivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrivan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Derrivan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Derrivan. For the veterans among your Derrivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrivan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Derrivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Derrivan in 1970 was 79, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derrivan 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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