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Deross Family History

Deross Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch De Roos. Americanized form of Italian De Rossi or Di Russo.

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


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Where is the Deross family from?

You can see how Deross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deross family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Deross families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Deross families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Deross's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Deross families in 1891.
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What did your Deross ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deross. 29% of Deross men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Deross women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deross were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deross 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Deross. 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 215 military records available for the last name Deross. For the veterans among your Deross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deross lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Deross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Deross in 1962 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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