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Deranger Family History

Deranger Name 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: Deringer, Pranger, Beringer, Ranger, Granger, Denger, Derner, Draeger

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Where is the Deranger family from?

You can see how Deranger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deranger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deranger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Deranger families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Deranger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Deranger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deranger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deranger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deranger. 100% of Deranger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Deranger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deranger 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Deranger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Deranger. For the veterans among your Deranger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deranger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Deranger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Deranger in 1967 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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