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Deren Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: from a much reduced form of the Dutch personal name Diederik (see Dederick) or German Dietrich. Polish: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Doren, Buren, Geen, Dern, Degen, Deen, Maren, Bern, Dein, Leben

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Deren Family Origin

Where is the Deren family from?

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

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    Deren Family Occupations

    What did your Deren ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Deren family was Laborer. The most common Deren occupation in the USA was Carpenter. 25% of Deren's were Carpenters. Carpenter, Farmer and Keeps Cigar Store were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Deren.

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    • Carpenter

      25%

    • Farmer

      25%

    • Keeps Cigar Store

      25%

    • Laborer

      25%

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

    Deren Historical Records

    What Deren family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Deren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deren census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Deren. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Deren. For the veterans among your Deren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Deren Life Expectancy

    What is the average Deren lifespan?

    Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Deren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deren in 1946 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deren

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deren ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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