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Derran Family History

Derran 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: Verran, Herran, Derman, Ferran, Derian, German, Dean, Serra, Derham

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Where is the Derran family from?

You can see how Derran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derran family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Derran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Derran family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Derran families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Derran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derran 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Derran. 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 25 military records available for the last name Derran. For the veterans among your Derran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derran lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derran 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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