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Derges Family History

Derges Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Durge Derge or Dorch reduced forms of Dowrich with post-medieval excrescent -s.

See Dowrick.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Derges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derges family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Derges families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Derges families living in Devon. This was about 92% of all the recorded Derges's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Derges families in 1891.
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What did your Derges ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Market Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Derges. 34% of Derges men worked as a Market Gardener and 100% of Derges women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Market Gardener
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Derges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derges 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Derges. 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 101 military records available for the last name Derges. For the veterans among your Derges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derges lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Derges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Derges in 1965 was 83, and 60 in 1999.

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