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Derian Name Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from der ‘lord’ a derivative of classical Armenian tēr. This form of the surname is found mainly in the US; in Armenia it is spelled (transliterated) Teryan. Breton (Morbihan): from the Old Breton personal name Dergen.

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


Similar surnames: Yerian, Dorian, Terzian, Dervin, Demian, Merman, Perman, German

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Where is the Derian family from?

You can see how Derian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Derian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Derian families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Derian's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Derian families in 1920.
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What did your Derian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Private Secty were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derian. 29% of Derian men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Derian women worked as a Private Secty. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Private Secty
    100%
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Census Records

There are 804 census records available for the last name Derian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derian 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Derian. 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 121 military records available for the last name Derian. For the veterans among your Derian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Derian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Derian in 1969 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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