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Derricotte Family History

Derricotte 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: Derricott, Herriott, Perricone, Merriott, Perrotte, Merritt, Derrick

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Where is the Derricotte family from?

You can see how Derricotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derricotte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Derricotte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Derricotte families living in Georgia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Derricotte's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Derricotte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derricotte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Derricotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derricotte. 50% of Derricotte men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Derricotte women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    50%
  • Porter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Derricotte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Derricotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derricotte 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Derricotte. 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 48 military records available for the last name Derricotte. For the veterans among your Derricotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derricotte lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Derricotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Derricotte in 1956 was 54, and 110 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derricotte 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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