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Deroe Family History

Deroe 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: Deboe, Deroy, Defoe, Devoe, Deyoe, Derse, Depoe, Dore, Herod, Heron

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Where is the Deroe family from?

You can see how Deroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deroe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deroe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Deroe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Deroe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deroe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deroe 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 Deroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deroe. 40% of Deroe men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Deroe women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deroe were Shoe Worker and Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Shoe Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    37%
  • Help
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Deroe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Deroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deroe 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Deroe. 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 56 military records available for the last name Deroe. For the veterans among your Deroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deroe lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Deroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deroe in 1957 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deroe 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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