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Derosia Family History

Derosia Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Canadian Desrosiers

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


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Where is the Derosia family from?

You can see how Derosia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derosia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derosia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Derosia families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Derosia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derosia families in 1880.
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What did your Derosia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derosia. 34% of Derosia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Derosia women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Derosia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Derosia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derosia 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Derosia. 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 547 military records available for the last name Derosia. For the veterans among your Derosia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derosia lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Derosia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Derosia in 1953 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derosia 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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