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Derven Family History

Derven 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: Deren, Berven, Serven, Derden, Erven, Dervin, Leven, Herren, Dennen

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Where is the Derven family from?

You can see how Derven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derven family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Derven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Derven family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Derven's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Derven families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Derven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derven 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Derven. 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 13 military records available for the last name Derven. For the veterans among your Derven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derven lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Derven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Derven in 1966 was 81, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derven 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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