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Derrien Family History

Derrien 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: Terrien, Berrien, Perrien, Ferrier, Herren, Derrick, Perrier, Berrier

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Where is the Derrien family from?

You can see how Derrien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrien family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Derrien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Derrien family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derrien's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Derrien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derrien 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 Derrien ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Derrien. 60% of Derrien men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Derrien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrien 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Derrien. 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 26 military records available for the last name Derrien. For the veterans among your Derrien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrien lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Derrien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Derrien in 1975 was 65, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derrien 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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