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Derbany Family History

Derbany 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: Durban, Derman, Debban, Serban, Germany, Derian, Delany, Derby

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Where is the Derbany family from?

You can see how Derbany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derbany family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Derbany families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Derbany's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Derbany families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derbany 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 15 census records available for the last name Derbany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derbany 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Derbany. 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 21 military records available for the last name Derbany. For the veterans among your Derbany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derbany lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1974, in the United States, Derbany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Derbany in 1959 was 33, and 82 in 1974.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derbany 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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