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Derosiers Family History

Derosiers 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: Desrosiers, De Rosier, Desrosier, Desrochers, Delozier, Demasters

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Where is the Derosiers family from?

You can see how Derosiers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derosiers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Derosiers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 19 Derosiers families living in Massachusetts. This was about 54% of all the recorded Derosiers's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Derosiers families in 1920.
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What did your Derosiers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Twister were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derosiers. 34% of Derosiers men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Derosiers women worked as a Twister. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derosiers were Mechanic and Spinner. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Weaver
    17%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Twister
    67%
  • Spinner
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derosiers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derosiers 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Derosiers. 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 110 military records available for the last name Derosiers. For the veterans among your Derosiers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derosiers lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Derosiers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Derosiers in 1967 was 56, and 64 in 2004.

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