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Derryberry Family History

Derryberry Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dürrenberger (see Durrenberger). Compare Derreberry and Deberry.

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


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Where is the Derryberry family from?

You can see how Derryberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derryberry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Derryberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Derryberry families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Derryberry's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Derryberry families in 1891.
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What did your Derryberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derryberry. 37% of Derryberry men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Derryberry women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derryberry were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 257 immigration records available for the last name Derryberry. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Derryberry. For the veterans among your Derryberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derryberry lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Derryberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Derryberry in 1948 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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