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Derrix Family History

Derrix 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, Derry, Derrick, Ferris, Terris, Ferrin, Herrin, Derrer

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Where is the Derrix family from?

You can see how Derrix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrix family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Derrix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Derrix families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derrix's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Derrix families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derrix 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 28 census records available for the last name Derrix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrix 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 Derrix. 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 6 military records available for the last name Derrix. For the veterans among your Derrix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrix lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1991, in the United States, Derrix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Derrix in 1986 was 61, and 79 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derrix 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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