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Derrigo Family History

Derrigo 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, Perrigo, Errigo, Derrick, Ferrigno, De Riso, Perrino, Cerrito

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Where is the Derrigo family from?

You can see how Derrigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrigo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derrigo families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Derrigo families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Derrigo's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Derrigo families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Derrigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrigo 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Derrigo. 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 32 military records available for the last name Derrigo. For the veterans among your Derrigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrigo lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Derrigo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Derrigo in 1974 was 75, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derrigo 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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