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Derringe Family History

Derringe 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: Derringer, Herring, Herridge, Deringer, Derrig, Ferring, Berringer

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Where is the Derringe family from?

You can see how Derringe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derringe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Derringe family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Derringe's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Derringe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derringe 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 49 census records available for the last name Derringe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derringe 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Derringe. 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 21 military records available for the last name Derringe. For the veterans among your Derringe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derringe lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Derringe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Derringe in 1974 was 74, and 93 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derringe 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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