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Dervian Family History

Dervian 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: Derian, Dervin, Devin, Yerian, Devan, Kervin, Derman, Servin, Gervin

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Where is the Dervian family from?

You can see how Dervian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dervian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dervian family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dervian's in USA. California had the highest population of Dervian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dervian 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 37 census records available for the last name Dervian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dervian 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dervian. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dervian. For the veterans among your Dervian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dervian lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Dervian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dervian in 1968 was 80, and 82 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dervian 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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