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Derben Family History

Derben 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, Deren, Erben, Derden, Durben, Harben, Herren, Dennen, Leben

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Where is the Derben family from?

You can see how Derben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derben family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Derben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Derben families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derben's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Derben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derben 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 Derben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Derben. 100% of Derben women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Derben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derben 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Derben. 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 298 military records available for the last name Derben. For the veterans among your Derben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derben lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Derben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Derben in 1978 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derben 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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