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Derence Family History

Derence 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: Derenne, Ference, Dence, Dolence, Serene, Deren, Ferenc, Defrance

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Where is the Derence family from?

You can see how Derence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derence family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Derence family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Derence's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Derence families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Derence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derence 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Derence. 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 23 military records available for the last name Derence. For the veterans among your Derence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derence lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Derence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Derence in 1952 was 32, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derence 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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