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Dereg Family History

Dereg 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: Deeg, Deren, Drew, Dore, Berg, Dery, Deep, Jerez, Deng, Deger

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Where is the Dereg family from?

You can see how Dereg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dereg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dereg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Dereg family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dereg's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dereg families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dereg 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 89 census records available for the last name Dereg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dereg 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dereg. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dereg. For the veterans among your Dereg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dereg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Dereg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dereg in 1968 was 68, and 84 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dereg 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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