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Derrigh Family History

Derrigh 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: Derrig, Derrick, Darragh, Gerrish, Herrig, Perrigo, Detrich, Errigo

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Where is the Derrigh family from?

You can see how Derrigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrigh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Derrigh families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Derrigh families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derrigh's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Derrigh families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Derrigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrigh 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Derrigh. 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 5 military records available for the last name Derrigh. For the veterans among your Derrigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrigh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derrigh 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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