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Deerin Family History

Deerin 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: Deering, Dobrin, Severin, Devin, Merin, Darin, Dein, Dern, Doering

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Where is the Deerin family from?

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

What did your Deerin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Deerin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deerin 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Deerin. 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 57 military records available for the last name Deerin. For the veterans among your Deerin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deerin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Deerin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Deerin in 1962 was 83, and 86 in 2000.

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