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Derain Family History

Derain 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: Drain, Demain, Derwin, Defrain, Delain, Dervin, Germain, Dean, Berlin

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Where is the Derain family from?

You can see how Derain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Derain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Derain families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Derain's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Derain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Derain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derain 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Derain. 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 37 military records available for the last name Derain. For the veterans among your Derain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derain lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Derain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Derain in 1967 was 79, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derain 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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