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Dearen Family History

Dearen 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, Dearden, Hearn, Dean, Dear, Haren, Deacon, Dearman, Dearth

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Where is the Dearen family from?

You can see how Dearen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dearen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dearen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dearen families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dearen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dearen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dearen 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 Dearen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dearen. 27% of Dearen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dearen women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Dearen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dearen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dearen 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Dearen. 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 303 military records available for the last name Dearen. For the veterans among your Dearen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dearen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dearen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dearen in 1955 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dearen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dearen 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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