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Dearn Family History

Dearn Surname Meaning

from Middle English derne with a range of meanings including ‘solitary; crafty; discreet; secret’. Compare Dearlove.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dearn family from?

You can see how Dearn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dearn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dearn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Dearn families living in Warwickshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Dearn's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Dearn families in 1891.
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What did your Dearn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dearn. 15% of Dearn men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 83% of Dearn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dearn were Gas Fitter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Railway Clerk
    15%
  • Gas Fitter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • School Teacher
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dearn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dearn 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Dearn. 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 373 military records available for the last name Dearn. For the veterans among your Dearn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dearn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Dearn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dearn in 1966 was 84, and 100 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dearn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dearn 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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