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Derigne Family History

Derigne 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: Devine, Derenne, Derise, Dering, Derian, Perine, Dewine, Deville

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Where is the Derigne family from?

You can see how Derigne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derigne family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derigne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Derigne families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Derigne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Derigne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derigne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derigne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derigne. 100% of Derigne men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Derigne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derigne 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Derigne. 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 24 military records available for the last name Derigne. For the veterans among your Derigne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derigne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Derigne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Derigne in 1963 was 68, and 72 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derigne 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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