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Derochers Family History

Derochers 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: Desrochers, Derocher, Desroches, Durocher, Deroche, Desrocher

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Where is the Derochers family from?

You can see how Derochers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derochers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Derochers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 3 Derochers families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derochers's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Derochers families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derochers 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 Derochers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Derochers. 20% of Derochers men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    20%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    12%

What Derochers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Derochers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derochers 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Derochers. 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 48 military records available for the last name Derochers. For the veterans among your Derochers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derochers lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Derochers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Derochers in 1967 was 72, and 40 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derochers 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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