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Derico Family History

Derico Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian D'Errico or Di Rico.

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


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Where is the Derico family from?

You can see how Derico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derico family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Derico families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Derico families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Derico's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Derico families in 1891.
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What did your Derico ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derico. 52% of Derico men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Derico women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derico were Truck Driver and Typist.

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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
    52%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Typist
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derico 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Derico. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 144 military records available for the last name Derico. For the veterans among your Derico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derico lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Derico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Derico in 1961 was 29, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derico 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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