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Derigo Family History

Derigo 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: Derico, Perigo, Cerino, Bergo, Deramo, Merino, Frigo, Rigo, De Riso

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Where is the Derigo family from?

You can see how Derigo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derigo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Derigo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Derigo families living in New Hampshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Derigo's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Derigo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derigo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derigo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derigo. 34% of Derigo men worked as a Plasterer and 100% of Derigo women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Plasterer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Plaster
    23%
  • Fireman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Derigo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Derigo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derigo 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Derigo. 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 111 military records available for the last name Derigo. For the veterans among your Derigo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derigo lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Derigo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Derigo in 1945 was 21, and 75 in 2003.

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