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Derenberger Family History

Derenberger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dürrenberger (see Durrenberger). Compare Dernberger.

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


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Where is the Derenberger family from?

You can see how Derenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Derenberger families living in Maryland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Derenberger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Derenberger families in 1880.
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What did your Derenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derenberger. 43% of Derenberger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Helper
    29%

What Derenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Derenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derenberger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Derenberger. 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 90 military records available for the last name Derenberger. For the veterans among your Derenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derenberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Derenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Derenberger in 1962 was 54, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derenberger 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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