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Derieux Family History

Derieux 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: Lemieux, Darius, Erie, Dermer, Derner, Prieur, Rioux, Leroux, Denier

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Where is the Derieux family from?

You can see how Derieux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derieux family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Derieux families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Derieux family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Derieux's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Derieux families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derieux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derieux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derieux. 100% of Derieux men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Derieux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derieux 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Derieux. 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 149 military records available for the last name Derieux. For the veterans among your Derieux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derieux lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Derieux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Derieux in 1961 was 50, and 91 in 2004.

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