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Derrie Family History

Derrie 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: Derrig, Perrie, Berrie, Gerrie, Dearie, Ferrie, Ferrier, Herre, Erie

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Where is the Derrie family from?

You can see how Derrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Derrie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Derrie families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Derrie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Derrie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derrie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Derrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrie 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Derrie. 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 27 military records available for the last name Derrie. For the veterans among your Derrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Derrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Derrie in 1967 was 87, and 72 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derrie 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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