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Derbes Name Meaning

German: nickname from a derivative of Middle Low German derve ‘strong tough simple’ or perhaps a shortened form of Der(b)fuss literally ‘strong foot’; presumably a nickname.

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


Similar surnames: Erbes, Berkes, Deren, Deubel, Erber, Deibel, Gerber, Werber, Berges

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Where is the Derbes family from?

You can see how Derbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derbes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derbes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Derbes family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Derbes's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Derbes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derbes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derbes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derbes. 28% of Derbes men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derbes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derbes 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Derbes. 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 199 military records available for the last name Derbes. For the veterans among your Derbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derbes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Derbes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Derbes in 1956 was 50, and 62 in 2004.

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