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Derouin Family History

Derouin Name Meaning

French: variant of Drouin and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The form is hypercorrected as if the initial D- represented the preposition de ‘from’.

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


Similar surnames: Drouin, Demoulin, Derouen, Derosia, Decoux, Herbin, Perrin, Durbin

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Where is the Derouin family from?

You can see how Derouin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derouin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derouin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Derouin families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Derouin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Derouin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derouin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derouin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derouin. 46% of Derouin men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Derouin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derouin were Farmer and Operator. .

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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
    46%
  • Tool Maker
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Derouin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derouin 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Derouin. 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 839 military records available for the last name Derouin. For the veterans among your Derouin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derouin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Derouin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Derouin in 1955 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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