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Deryden Family History

Deryden 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: Dryden, Derden, Ryden, Derouen, Bryden, Deren, Dearden, Leyden

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Where is the Deryden family from?

You can see how Deryden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deryden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Deryden families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Deryden families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deryden's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Deryden families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Deryden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deryden 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Deryden. 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 1 military records available for the last name Deryden. For the veterans among your Deryden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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