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Derbyshire Family History

Derbyshire Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from Derbyshire (see Darby).

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


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Where is the Derbyshire family from?

You can see how Derbyshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derbyshire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derbyshire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2,151 Derbyshire families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Derbyshire's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Derbyshire families in 1891.
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What did your Derbyshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Derbyshire. 14% of Derbyshire men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Derbyshire women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derbyshire were Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Colliery Hewer
    4%
  • Insurance Agent
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

What Derbyshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Derbyshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derbyshire 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Derbyshire. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Derbyshire. For the veterans among your Derbyshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derbyshire lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Derbyshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Derbyshire in 1949 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derbyshire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derbyshire 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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