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Deryan Family History

Deryan 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: Derman, Demyan, Derian, German, Dean, Bryan, Verran, Dery, Derham

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Where is the Deryan family from?

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

What did your Deryan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Deryan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deryan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Deryan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Deryan. For the veterans among your Deryan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deryan lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Deryan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deryan in 1985 was 81, and 86 in 1999.

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