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Derfner Family History

Derfner 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: Derner, Deffner, Derfler, Berner, Kerner, Lerner, Depner, Dermer

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Where is the Derfner family from?

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

There are 64 census records available for the last name Derfner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derfner 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Derfner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Derfner. For the veterans among your Derfner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derfner lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Derfner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Derfner in 1981 was 69, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derfner 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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