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Derban Family History

Derban 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: Durban, Derman, Debban, Serban, Derian, German, Dean, Verran, Derham

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Where is the Derban family from?

You can see how Derban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derban family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Derban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Derban family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Derban's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Derban families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Derban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derban 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Derban. 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 8 military records available for the last name Derban. For the veterans among your Derban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derban lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1967, in the United States, Derban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Derban in 1963 was 70, and 55 in 1967.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derban 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.

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