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Derringer Family History

Derringer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Deringer.

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


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Where is the Derringer family from?

You can see how Derringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derringer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Derringer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Derringer families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Derringer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Derringer families in 1911.
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What did your Derringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derringer. 23% of Derringer men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Derringer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derringer were Labor and Secretary.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Secretary
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Derringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derringer 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Derringer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Derringer. For the veterans among your Derringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derringer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Derringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Derringer in 1945 was 27, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derringer 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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