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Derue Family History

Derue 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: Jerue, Depue, Derus, Derse, Dore, Dery, Begue, Berke, Due, Rue

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Where is the Derue family from?

You can see how Derue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derue family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Derue families living in Channel Islands. This was about 83% of all the recorded Derue's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Derue families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derue 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 Derue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derue. 40% of Derue men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

What Derue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 977 census records available for the last name Derue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derue 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Derue. 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 91 military records available for the last name Derue. For the veterans among your Derue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derue lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Derue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Derue in 1963 was 84, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derue 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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