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Derrico Family History

Derrico Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic from the personal name Errico an equivalent of Henry. Compare Derico.

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


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Where is the Derrico family from?

You can see how Derrico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrico family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derrico families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Derrico family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Derrico's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Derrico families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derrico surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derrico ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derrico. 41% of Derrico men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Derrico women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derrico were Machinist and Machine Operator.

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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
    41%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    18%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Machine Operator
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Derrico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrico 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 Derrico. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Derrico. For the veterans among your Derrico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrico lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Derrico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Derrico in 1952 was 30, and 78 in 2004.

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