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Derance Family History

Derance 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: Defrance, France, Deane, Dence, Dance, Durante, Depace, Delane

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Where is the Derance family from?

You can see how Derance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derance family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Derance family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derance's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Derance families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derance 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 59 census records available for the last name Derance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derance 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Derance. 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 12 military records available for the last name Derance. For the veterans among your Derance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derance lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1994, in the United States, Derance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Derance in 1993 was 45, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derance 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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