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Derousse Name Meaning

French: patronymic with fused preposition de ‘of’ from Rousse . This form is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Deross, Decoursey, Rousse, Brouse, Demeuse, Perusse, Debrosse, Derise

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Where is the Derousse family from?

You can see how Derousse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derousse family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Derousse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Derousse families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derousse's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Derousse families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derousse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derousse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Grader were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derousse. 34% of Derousse men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Derousse women worked as a Grader. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Grader
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derousse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derousse 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Derousse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 312 military records available for the last name Derousse. For the veterans among your Derousse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derousse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Derousse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Derousse in 1963 was 86, and 74 in 2004.

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