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Deruso Family History

Deruso 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: Derus, Caruso, Deramo, Debus, Ceraso, Drust, De Riso, Deus, Deras

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Where is the Deruso family from?

You can see how Deruso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deruso family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deruso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Deruso family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Deruso's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Deruso families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deruso 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 Deruso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deruso. 34% of Deruso men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Deruso women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Finisher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Deruso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Deruso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deruso 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Deruso. 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 17 military records available for the last name Deruso. For the veterans among your Deruso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deruso lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Deruso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Deruso in 1975 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deruso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deruso 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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