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Derfenbach Family History

Derfenbach 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: Erpenbach, Diefenbach, Dernbach, Dieffenbach, Eisenbach, Kurtenbach

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Where is the Derfenbach family from?

You can see how Derfenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derfenbach family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Derfenbach families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Derfenbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Derfenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derfenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Derfenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derfenbach 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 Derfenbach. 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 Derfenbach. For the veterans among your Derfenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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