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Dering Family History

Dering Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Middlesex): variant of Dearing. German: probably a variant of Döring (see Doering).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dering family from?

You can see how Dering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dering family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dering families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Dering families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Dering's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dering families in 1891.
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What did your Dering ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dering. 100% of Dering men worked as a Decorator and 71% of Dering 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

  • Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    21%
  • Ironmonger(partner)
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dering. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dering. For the veterans among your Dering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dering lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Dering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dering in 1945 was 28, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dering 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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