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Derego Family History

Derego Surname Meaning

Altered form (also De Rego) of Galician Do Rego. This surname is found mainly in Hawaii.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Derego family from?

You can see how Derego families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derego family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Derego families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Derego family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derego's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Derego families in 1891.
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What did your Derego ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derego. 34% of Derego men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Derego family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Derego. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derego 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Derego. 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 94 military records available for the last name Derego. For the veterans among your Derego ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derego lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Derego life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Derego in 1962 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derego 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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