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Derganz Family History

Derganz 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 Derganz family from?

You can see how Derganz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derganz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derganz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Derganz families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Derganz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Derganz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derganz 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 Derganz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derganz. 100% of Derganz men 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%

What Derganz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Derganz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derganz 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Derganz. 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 24 military records available for the last name Derganz. For the veterans among your Derganz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derganz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Derganz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Derganz in 1951 was 46, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derganz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derganz 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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