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Derwin Family History

Derwin Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dearbháin ‘descendant of Dearbhán’ a personal name from a diminutive of dearbh ‘certain’.

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


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Where is the Derwin family from?

You can see how Derwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Derwin families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Derwin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Derwin families in 1911.
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What did your Derwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derwin. 15% of Derwin men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Derwin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derwin were Painter and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Derwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derwin 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Derwin. 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 748 military records available for the last name Derwin. For the veterans among your Derwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derwin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Derwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Derwin in 1958 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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