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Derlinger Family History

Derlinger 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: Deringer, Berlinger, Derflinger, Erlinger, Denlinger, Dertinger

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Where is the Derlinger family from?

You can see how Derlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derlinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Derlinger families living in Indiana. This was about 70% of all the recorded Derlinger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Derlinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Derlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derlinger 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Derlinger. 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 14 military records available for the last name Derlinger. For the veterans among your Derlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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