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Derol Family History

Derol 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: Devol, Deroy, Deol, Herod, Heron, Dery, Deo, Mero, Krol, Gero

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Where is the Derol family from?

You can see how Derol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derol family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Derol families living in Rhode Island. This was about 67% of all the recorded Derol's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Derol families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derol ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Derol ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Derol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derol 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Derol. 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 8 military records available for the last name Derol. For the veterans among your Derol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derol lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Derol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Derol in 1984 was 30, and 80 in 1995.

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