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Derman Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from German der Mann ‘the man’. Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from derman ‘strength’ also ‘cure’. Americanized form of German Dermann: probably from an old personal name composed with Old High German dart ‘spear’ + man ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Berman, Dearman, German, Dorman, Perman, Herman, Werman, Jerman

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Where is the Derman family from?

You can see how Derman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Derman families living in Ontario. This was about 22% of all the recorded Derman's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Derman families in 1911.
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What did your Derman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Derman. 85% of Derman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Derman women worked as a Student. .

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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
    85%
  • Journalier
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Derman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Derman. 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 635 military records available for the last name Derman. For the veterans among your Derman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Derman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Derman in 1962 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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