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Derenger Family History

Derenger 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: Deringer, Beringer, Denger, Derner, Strenger, Dieringer, Heringer

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Where is the Derenger family from?

You can see how Derenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Derenger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Derenger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Derenger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Derenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derenger 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 Derenger. 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 23 military records available for the last name Derenger. For the veterans among your Derenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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