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Derrow Family History

Derrow Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Scottish Darrow.

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


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Where is the Derrow family from?

You can see how Derrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Derrow families living in New Brunswick. This was about 75% of all the recorded Derrow's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Derrow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derrow 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 Derrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derrow. 36% of Derrow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Derrow women 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Derrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derrow 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Derrow. 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 393 military records available for the last name Derrow. For the veterans among your Derrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derrow lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Derrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Derrow in 1959 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derrow 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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