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Derany Family History

Derany 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: Delany, Devany, Dean, Dery, Delaney, Devaney, Denny, Demay, Cerny

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Where is the Derany family from?

You can see how Derany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derany family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Derany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Derany families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Derany's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derany families in 1880.
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What did your Derany ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Derany ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Derany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derany 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Derany. 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 27 military records available for the last name Derany. For the veterans among your Derany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derany lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Derany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Derany in 1968 was 79, and 66 in 2004.

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