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Derienzo Family History

Derienzo Name 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: De Rienzo, Di Rienzo, Rienzo, D'arienzo, De Renzo, Cerino, Merino

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Where is the Derienzo family from?

You can see how Derienzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derienzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Derienzo families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Derienzo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derienzo families in 1920.
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What did your Derienzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derienzo. 56% of Derienzo men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Derienzo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derienzo were Mill Hand and Box Maker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Chauffeur
    23%
  • Mill Hand
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Box Maker
    40%
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What Derienzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Derienzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derienzo 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Derienzo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 147 military records available for the last name Derienzo. For the veterans among your Derienzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derienzo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Derienzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Derienzo in 1954 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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