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Derozier Family History

Derozier Surname 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: Delozier, Dozier, De Rosier, Crozier, Derocher, Rozier, Desrosier

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Where is the Derozier family from?

You can see how Derozier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derozier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derozier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Derozier families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Derozier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derozier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derozier 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 Derozier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Derozier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Derozier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derozier 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Derozier. 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 29 military records available for the last name Derozier. For the veterans among your Derozier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derozier lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Derozier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Derozier in 1964 was 81, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derozier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derozier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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