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Derricoat Family History

Derricoat 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: Derricott, Herriott, Perricone, Errico, Merriott, Verrico, Herrick

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Where is the Derricoat family from?

You can see how Derricoat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derricoat family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Derricoat families living in Georgia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Derricoat's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Derricoat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derricoat 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 35 census records available for the last name Derricoat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derricoat 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Derricoat. 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 1 military records available for the last name Derricoat. For the veterans among your Derricoat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derricoat lifespan?

Average Derricoat life expectancy in 1984 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derricoat 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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