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Deruig Family History

Deruig 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, Herzig, Decuir, Fertig, Derwin, Herrig, Herwig, Gerwig

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Where is the Deruig family from?

You can see how Deruig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deruig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deruig family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Deruig's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Deruig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deruig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Deruig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Deruig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deruig 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Deruig. 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 Deruig. For the veterans among your Deruig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deruig lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Deruig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Deruig in 1980 was 88, and 89 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deruig 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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