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Derdin Family History

Derdin 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: Verdin, Derwin, Derden, Durdin, Dervin, Berlin, Drain, Darwin, Merlin

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Where is the Derdin family from?

You can see how Derdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derdin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Derdin families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Derdin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derdin families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Derdin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Derdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derdin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Derdin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Derdin. For the veterans among your Derdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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