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Derrin Family History

Derrin 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: Derrig, Ferrin, Herrin, Derwin, Perrin, Merrin, Dervin, Darrin

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Where is the Derrin family from?

You can see how Derrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Derrin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Derrin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Derrin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Derrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derrin. 59% of Derrin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Derrin women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derrin were Laborer and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Derrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrin 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Derrin. 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 121 military records available for the last name Derrin. For the veterans among your Derrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Derrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Derrin in 1975 was 81, and 42 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derrin 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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