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Derocha Family History

Derocha Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Desrochers.

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


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Where is the Derocha family from?

You can see how Derocha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derocha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derocha families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Derocha families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Derocha's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Derocha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derocha 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 Derocha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derocha. 43% of Derocha men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Derocha women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Owner Manager
    29%
  • Miner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Derocha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Derocha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derocha 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Derocha. 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 105 military records available for the last name Derocha. For the veterans among your Derocha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derocha lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Derocha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Derocha in 1944 was 25, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derocha 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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