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Derbigny Family History

Derbigny 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: Gerbino, Ferrigno, Sevigny, Derrig, Tersigni, Dorminy, Derwin, Gerbig

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Where is the Derbigny family from?

You can see how Derbigny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derbigny family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Derbigny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Derbigny families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Derbigny's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Derbigny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derbigny 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 Derbigny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derbigny. 50% of Derbigny 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
    50%
  • Porter
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Derbigny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derbigny 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 Derbigny. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Derbigny. For the veterans among your Derbigny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derbigny lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Derbigny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Derbigny in 1957 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derbigny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derbigny 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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