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Derreberry Family History

Derreberry Surname Meaning

Variant of Derryberry a surname of German origin. Compare Dayberry Dearybury and Derebery.

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


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Where is the Derreberry family from?

You can see how Derreberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derreberry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Derreberry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Derreberry families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Derreberry's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Derreberry families in 1891.
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What did your Derreberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derreberry. 50% of Derreberry men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Derreberry women worked as a Housekeeping. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derreberry were Salesman and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Derreberry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Derreberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derreberry 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Derreberry. 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 265 military records available for the last name Derreberry. For the veterans among your Derreberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derreberry lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Derreberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Derreberry in 1959 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derreberry 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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