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Deruisseau Family History

Deruisseau 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: Desruisseaux, Dusseau, Brusseau, Russeau, Boisseau, Derousse

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Where is the Deruisseau family from?

You can see how Deruisseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deruisseau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Deruisseau families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Deruisseau family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Deruisseau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Deruisseau families in 1880.
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What did your Deruisseau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deruisseau. 100% of Deruisseau men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Deruisseau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Deruisseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deruisseau 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Deruisseau. 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 14 military records available for the last name Deruisseau. For the veterans among your Deruisseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deruisseau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Deruisseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Deruisseau in 1966 was 84, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deruisseau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deruisseau 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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