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Derber Family History

Derber Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Erber, Dermer, Derner, Derbes, Gerber, Derrer, Serber, Werber, Berber

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Where is the Derber family from?

You can see how Derber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Derber families living in Wisconsin. This was about 76% of all the recorded Derber's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Derber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derber 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 Derber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derber. 43% of Derber men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Derber women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derber were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Derber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derber 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Derber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 197 military records available for the last name Derber. For the veterans among your Derber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derber lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Derber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Derber in 1966 was 82, and 69 in 2004.

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