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Dearns Family History

Dearns 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: Mearns, Kearns, Deans, Hearns, Hearn, Dean, Dear, Dearth, Means

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Where is the Dearns family from?

You can see how Dearns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dearns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dearns families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Dearns families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dearns's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dearns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dearns 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 Dearns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dearns. 50% of Dearns men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Dearns women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Electrician
    50%
  • Porter (burtons Ltd tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Dearns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dearns 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dearns. 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 32 military records available for the last name Dearns. For the veterans among your Dearns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dearns lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1979, in the United States, Dearns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dearns in 1978 was 45, and 74 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dearns 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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