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Derot Family History

Derot 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, Perot, Herod, Heron, Dery, Deo, Mero, Gero, Leroy, Pero

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Where is the Derot family from?

You can see how Derot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Derot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Derot families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Derot's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Derot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derot 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 75 census records available for the last name Derot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derot 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Derot. 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 4 military records available for the last name Derot. For the veterans among your Derot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derot lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Derot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Derot in 1969 was 62, and 73 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derot 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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