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Derbson Family History

Derbson 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: Person, Merson, Nerison, Denison, Bernson, Duerson, Herson, Deragon

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Where is the Derbson family from?

You can see how Derbson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derbson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Derbson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Derbson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Derbson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Derbson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derbson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Derbson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Derbson. For the veterans among your Derbson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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