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Derrough Family History

Derrough 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: Dorrough, Darrough, Burrough, Dorough, Brough, Drought, Darragh

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Where is the Derrough family from?

You can see how Derrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrough family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derrough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Derrough family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Derrough's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Derrough families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derrough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Derrough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derrough. 40% of Derrough men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Derrough women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derrough were Proprietor and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    30%
  • Waitress
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrough 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Derrough. 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 211 military records available for the last name Derrough. For the veterans among your Derrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrough lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Derrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Derrough in 1955 was 39, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derrough 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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