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Derby Family History

Derby Name Meaning

English: variant of Darby .

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


Similar surnames: Kerby, Darby, Derry, Erby, Yerby, Berry, Dory, Daby, Drey, Dey

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Where is the Derby family from?

You can see how Derby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 126 Derby families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Derby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Derby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derby ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Derby. 63% of Derby men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Derby women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derby were Labourer and Nurse. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Student
    18%
  • Nurse
    12%
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What Derby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53,000 census records available for the last name Derby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derby 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 Derby. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Derby. For the veterans among your Derby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derby lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Derby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Derby in 1945 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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