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Derge Family History

Derge 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: Berge, Verge, Serge, Jerge, Doerge, Ferge, Derse, George, Dore

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Where is the Derge family from?

You can see how Derge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Derge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Derge family living in Berkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Derge's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Derge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derge 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 Derge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derge. 29% of Derge men worked as a Farm Laborer and 43% of Derge women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derge were Farming and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Derge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derge 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Derge. 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 233 military records available for the last name Derge. For the veterans among your Derge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Derge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Derge in 1963 was 84, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derge 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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