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Derbas Family History

Derbas Surname 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: Derbes, Deras, Derham, Barbas, Debes, Durban, Debus, Zervas, Darras

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Where is the Derbas family from?

You can see how Derbas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derbas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Derbas families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Derbas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Derbas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derbas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Derbas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derbas. 100% of Derbas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Derbas women worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Derbas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derbas 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Derbas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Derbas. For the veterans among your Derbas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derbas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Derbas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Derbas in 1963 was 70, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derbas 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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