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Derganc Family History

Derganc 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: Degan, Bergan, Derman, Dorgan, Deegan, Dargan, Derian, Durgan, German

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Where is the Derganc family from?

You can see how Derganc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derganc family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Derganc families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Derganc's in USA. California had the highest population of Derganc families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derganc 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 Derganc ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derganc. 67% of Derganc men worked as a Farm Helper.

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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

  • Farm Helper
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

What Derganc family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Derganc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derganc 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Derganc. 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 49 military records available for the last name Derganc. For the veterans among your Derganc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derganc lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Derganc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Derganc in 1968 was 76, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derganc 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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