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Derosier Family History

Derosier Surname Meaning

French and Haitian: variant (in singular) of Desrosiers and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Derosier family from?

You can see how Derosier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derosier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Derosier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 305 Derosier families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Derosier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Derosier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derosier 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 Derosier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derosier. 31% of Derosier men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Derosier women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derosier were Weaver and 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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Weaver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Stitcher
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

What Derosier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Derosier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derosier 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 701 immigration records available for the last name Derosier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Derosier. For the veterans among your Derosier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derosier lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Derosier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Derosier in 1941 was 48, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derosier 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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