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Derusseau Family History

Derusseau 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: Dusseau, Brusseau, Russeau, Derousse, Desruisseaux, Mousseau, Perusse

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Where is the Derusseau family from?

You can see how Derusseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derusseau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Derusseau family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Derusseau's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Derusseau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derusseau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derusseau ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Derusseau ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Derusseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derusseau 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Derusseau. 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 36 military records available for the last name Derusseau. For the veterans among your Derusseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derusseau lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Derusseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Derusseau in 1972 was 65, and 88 in 2001.

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