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Derrenberger Family History

Derrenberger 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: Durrenberger, Wertenberger, Greenberger, Feltenberger, Leuenberger

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Where is the Derrenberger family from?

You can see how Derrenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Derrenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Derrenberger family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Derrenberger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Derrenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derrenberger 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 Derrenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derrenberger. 100% of Derrenberger men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Derrenberger women worked as a House Wife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Derrenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Derrenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrenberger 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Derrenberger. 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 113 military records available for the last name Derrenberger. For the veterans among your Derrenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrenberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Derrenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Derrenberger in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derrenberger 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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