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Derner Family History

Derner Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Dern 2 the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant. from an old personal name (see Dern).

possibly from Dürner (see Durner) or Dörner (see Dorner).

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


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Where is the Derner family from?

You can see how Derner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Derner families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Derner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Derner families in 1891.
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What did your Derner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Derner. 100% of Derner 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Derner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derner 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 623 immigration records available for the last name Derner. 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 376 military records available for the last name Derner. For the veterans among your Derner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Derner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Derner in 1957 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derner 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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