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Derbes Family History

Derbes Surname Meaning

German: nickname from a derivative of Middle Low German derve ‘strong, tough, simple’ or perhaps a shortened form of Der(b)fuss literally ‘strong foot’; presumably a nickname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Derbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derbes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derbes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Derbes families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Derbes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Derbes families in 1891.
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What did your Derbes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derbes. 28% of Derbes men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

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Passenger Lists

There are 189 immigration records available for the last name Derbes. 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 199 military records available for the last name Derbes. For the veterans among your Derbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derbes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Derbes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Derbes in 1956 was 50, and 62 in 2004.

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