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Derion Family History

Derion 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: Dorion, Derian, Erion, Heron, Denton, Deacon, Perron, Person, Devin

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Where is the Derion family from?

You can see how Derion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Derion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Derion family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Derion's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Derion families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derion 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 Derion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derion. 22% of Derion men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Foreman
    22%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Elevator Operator
    15%

What Derion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Derion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derion 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Derion. 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 50 military records available for the last name Derion. For the veterans among your Derion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derion lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Derion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Derion in 1956 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derion

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derion 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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