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Deroo Family History

Deroo 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: Deroy, De Roo, Herod, Heron, Dery, Deo, Mero, Cerro, Gero, Leroy

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Where is the Deroo family from?

You can see how Deroo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deroo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deroo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Deroo families living in Ohio. This was about 49% of all the recorded Deroo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deroo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deroo 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 Deroo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deroo. 42% of Deroo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Deroo women worked as a Farmer.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Deroo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deroo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deroo 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 727 immigration records available for the last name Deroo. 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 341 military records available for the last name Deroo. For the veterans among your Deroo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deroo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Deroo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Deroo in 1957 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deroo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deroo 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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