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Derner Name Meaning

variant of Dern, the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant. from an old personal name (see Dern 1). possibly from Dürner or Döner, southern and northern variants of standard German Türmer, an occupational name for a watchman, someone who manned a tower, German Turm (see Dermer).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Berner, Dermer, Deaner, Lerner, Kerner, Depner, Denner, Dehner

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Derner Family Origin

Where is the Derner family from?

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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 the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Derner families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Derner's in the UK. London had the highest population of Derner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Derner Family Occupations

What did your Derner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mail Porter G P O and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Derner. 50% of Derner men worked as a Mail Porter G P O and 40% of Derner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derner were Wool Merchant and Householder Only

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Mail Porter G P O
    50%
  • Wool Merchant
    50%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%
  • Anpaid Domestic Duties
    20%
  • House Parlourmaid
    20%
  • Householder Only
    20%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Derner Historical Records

What Derner family records will you find?

Census Record

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 List

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 Card

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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Derner Life Expectancy

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derner

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