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Deroode Family History

Deroode 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: Dermody, Deroche, Kermode, De Ronde, Deborde, Roode, Dewoody, Herod

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Where is the Deroode family from?

You can see how Deroode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deroode family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deroode family living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Deroode's in USA. Illinois and 5 other states had the highest population of Deroode families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deroode surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Deroode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deroode 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Deroode. 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 98 military records available for the last name Deroode. For the veterans among your Deroode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deroode lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Deroode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Deroode in 1954 was 28, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deroode 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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