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Derlin Family History

Derlin 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: Berlin, Merlin, Serlin, Perlin, Devlin, Derwin, Kerlin, Delin, Dervin

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Where is the Derlin family from?

You can see how Derlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Derlin families living in Durham. This was about 35% of all the recorded Derlin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Derlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derlin 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 Derlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Derlin. 50% of Derlin men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Derlin 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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Derlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derlin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Derlin. 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 613 military records available for the last name Derlin. For the veterans among your Derlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derlin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Derlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Derlin in 1967 was 79, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derlin 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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