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Derbyshire Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from Derbyshire (see Darby ).

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


Similar surnames: Abshire, Wilshire, Dewbre, Blackshire, Dewire, Dembski, Densmore

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Where is the Derbyshire family from?

You can see how Derbyshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derbyshire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derbyshire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Derbyshire families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Derbyshire's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derbyshire families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derbyshire. 14% of Derbyshire men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Derbyshire women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derbyshire were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    10%
  • Cashier
    10%
  • Instructor
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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What Derbyshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Derbyshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derbyshire 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Derbyshire. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Derbyshire. For the veterans among your Derbyshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derbyshire lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Derbyshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Derbyshire in 1949 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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