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Derrig Family History

Derrig Surname Meaning

Irish (Sligo and Mayo): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Deirg ‘descendant of Dearg’ a byname meaning ‘red’.

In Gaelic pronunciation an epenthetic vowel is inserted between r and g.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Derrig family from?

You can see how Derrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Derrig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Derrig families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Derrig's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Derrig families in 1911.
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What did your Derrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer S was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Derrig. 100% of Derrig men worked as a Farmer S.

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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 1921

  • Farmer S
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Derrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrig 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Derrig. 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 425 military records available for the last name Derrig. For the veterans among your Derrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Derrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Derrig in 1962 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derrig 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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