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Derito Family History

Derito 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: Derico, Perito, Cerino, Verity, Berto, Deramo, Merino, Melito, Demato

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Where is the Derito family from?

You can see how Derito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derito family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Derito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Derito families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Derito's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derito families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derito 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 Derito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derito. 34% of Derito men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Derito women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derito were Truck Driver and Inspector.

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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
    34%
  • Elevator Operator
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    72%
  • Inspector
    29%

What Derito family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Derito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derito 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Derito. 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 80 military records available for the last name Derito. For the veterans among your Derito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derito lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Derito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Derito in 1949 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derito 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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