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Deryhon Family History

Deryhon 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: Gershon, Deragon, Deshon, Mershon, Deyton, Drymon, Dragon, Heron

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Where is the Deryhon family from?

You can see how Deryhon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deryhon family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Deryhon family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deryhon's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Deryhon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deryhon 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 1 census records available for the last name Deryhon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deryhon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deryhon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Deryhon. For the veterans among your Deryhon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deryhon

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