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Dernberger Family History

Dernberger Surname Meaning

Variant of Derenberger a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Dernberger family from?

You can see how Dernberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dernberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dernberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Dernberger families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dernberger's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dernberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dernberger 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 Dernberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dernberger. 32% of Dernberger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dernberger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dernberger were Accountant and Saleslady.

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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
    32%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Baker
    11%
  • Accountant
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Dernberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dernberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dernberger 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Dernberger. 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 203 military records available for the last name Dernberger. For the veterans among your Dernberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dernberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dernberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dernberger in 1962 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dernberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dernberger 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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