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Derringh Family History

Derringh 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: Herring, Derrig, Ferring, Deering, Dearing, Dering, Gerring, Dehring

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Where is the Derringh family from?

You can see how Derringh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derringh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Derringh family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Derringh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derringh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derringh 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 20 census records available for the last name Derringh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derringh 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Derringh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Derringh. For the veterans among your Derringh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derringh lifespan?

Average Derringh life expectancy in 1975 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derringh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derringh 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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