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Derohan Family History

Derohan 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: Drohan, Derham, Dejohn, Rohan, Derouen, Derman, Deehan, Dersham

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Where is the Derohan family from?

You can see how Derohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derohan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derohan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Derohan family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Derohan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Derohan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derohan 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 44 census records available for the last name Derohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derohan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Derohan. 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 28 military records available for the last name Derohan. For the veterans among your Derohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derohan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Derohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Derohan in 1970 was 89, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derohan 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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