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Derbaum Family History

Derbaum 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: Derham, Bierbaum, Neubaum, Elbaum, Bernbaum, Welbaum, Debaun, Baum

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Where is the Derbaum family from?

You can see how Derbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derbaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Derbaum families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Derbaum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Derbaum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derbaum 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 156 census records available for the last name Derbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derbaum 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Derbaum. 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 52 military records available for the last name Derbaum. For the veterans among your Derbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derbaum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Derbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Derbaum in 1964 was 67, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derbaum 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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