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Dervin Family History

Dervin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Derwin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dervin family from?

You can see how Dervin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dervin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dervin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Dervin families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Dervin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dervin families in 1891.
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What did your Dervin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dervin. 100% of Dervin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dervin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dervin 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Dervin. 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 960 military records available for the last name Dervin. For the veterans among your Dervin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dervin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Dervin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dervin in 1956 was 28, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dervin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dervin 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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