This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dernberg family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dernberg Family History

Dernberg Surname 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: Jernberg, Derner, Weinberg, Kornberg, Enberg, Sternberg, Herzberg

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dernberg family from?

You can see how Dernberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dernberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dernberg families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dernberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dernberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dernberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Dernberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dernberg. 100% of Dernberg men worked as a Fireman.

View Census Data for Dernberg | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fireman
    100%

What Dernberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Dernberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dernberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Dernberg

Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Dernberg. 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.

View all Dernberg immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Dernberg. For the veterans among your Dernberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dernberg military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dernberg family history

Discover More

What is the average Dernberg lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dernberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dernberg

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dernberg family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial