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Deram Family History

Deram 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: Derham, Deramo, Deras, Deam, Ram, Dean, Dear, Dery, Deak, Drab

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Where is the Deram family from?

You can see how Deram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deram family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deram families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Deram families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Deram's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deram families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deram surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deram ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Deram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deram 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Deram. 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 33 military records available for the last name Deram. For the veterans among your Deram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deram lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Deram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Deram in 1970 was 83, and 70 in 2004.

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