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Derbish Family History

Derbish 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: Dobish, Drish, Darwish, Gerrish, Derbes, Derise, Berish, Furbish

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Where is the Derbish family from?

You can see how Derbish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derbish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Derbish families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Derbish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Derbish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derbish 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 Derbish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derbish. 100% of Derbish 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
    100%

What Derbish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Derbish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derbish 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Derbish. 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 17 military records available for the last name Derbish. For the veterans among your Derbish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derbish lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Derbish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Derbish in 1957 was 55, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derbish 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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