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Derois Family History

Derois 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: Deross, Debois, Dennis, Duris, Delos, Doris, Dellis, Dubois, De Roos

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Where is the Derois family from?

You can see how Derois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derois family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derois families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Derois families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Derois's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Derois families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Derois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derois 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Derois. 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 6 military records available for the last name Derois. For the veterans among your Derois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derois lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Derois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Derois in 1972 was 59, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derois 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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