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Derritt Family History

Derritt 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: Merritt, Perritt, Herritt, Herriott, Skerritt, Derrick, Burritt

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Where is the Derritt family from?

You can see how Derritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derritt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Derritt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Derritt families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Derritt's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Derritt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derritt 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 Derritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derritt. 59% of Derritt men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Derritt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derritt were Owner Part and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Owner Part
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Derritt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Derritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derritt 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Derritt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 159 military records available for the last name Derritt. For the veterans among your Derritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derritt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Derritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Derritt in 1966 was 69, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derritt 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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