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Derro Family History

Derro 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: Cerro, Derry, Detro, Perro, Ferro, Herro, Derr, Derrow, Lerro, Berry

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Where is the Derro family from?

You can see how Derro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Derro families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Derro's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Derro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derro 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 Derro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derro. 50% of Derro men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Derro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Derro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derro 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Derro. 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 35 military records available for the last name Derro. For the veterans among your Derro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derro lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Derro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Derro in 1972 was 90, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derro 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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