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Derosky Family History

Derosky 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: Trosky, Morosky, Deroy, Bernosky, Persky, Deross, Derosia, Demsky

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Where is the Derosky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derosky 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 Derosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derosky. 100% of Derosky men 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Derosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derosky 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Derosky. 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 5 military records available for the last name Derosky. For the veterans among your Derosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derosky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Derosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Derosky in 1966 was 31, and 64 in 2003.

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