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Derossette Family History

Derossette 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: Derossett, Brossette, Bessette, Bressette, Rossetto, Brossett

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Where is the Derossette family from?

You can see how Derossette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derossette family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Derossette families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Derossette's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Derossette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derossette 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 Derossette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derossette. 100% of Derossette women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Derossette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Derossette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derossette 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Derossette. 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 31 military records available for the last name Derossette. For the veterans among your Derossette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derossette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Derossette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Derossette in 1964 was 77, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derossette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derossette 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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