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Derden Name Meaning

Flemish: variant of Derde probably a shortening of D'Herde from De Herder ‘the shepherd’. Altered form of English Dearden .

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


Similar surnames: Darden, Elden, Durdin, Burden, Virden, Norden, Headen, Herde, Ferren

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Where is the Derden family from?

You can see how Derden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Derden families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Derden's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Derden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derden. 24% of Derden men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Derden women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derden were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Cook
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Derden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derden 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Derden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 436 military records available for the last name Derden. For the veterans among your Derden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derden lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Derden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Derden in 1957 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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