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Derung Family History

Derung 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: Dering, Dring, Deng, Dung, Hering, Sprung, Delong, Dern, Doering

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Where is the Derung family from?

You can see how Derung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derung family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Derung families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Derung family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Derung's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Derung families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derung 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 25 census records available for the last name Derung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derung 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 immigration records available for the last name Derung. 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 6 military records available for the last name Derung. For the veterans among your Derung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derung lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Derung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Derung in 1985 was 66, and 61 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derung 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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