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Derosso Family History

Derosso 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, Debrosse, Derousse, Dross, Rosso, Del Rosso, Grosso, Derosia

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Where is the Derosso family from?

You can see how Derosso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derosso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Derosso families living in California. This was about 21% of all the recorded Derosso's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Derosso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derosso 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 Derosso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derosso. 100% of Derosso men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Derosso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Derosso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derosso 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Derosso. 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 53 military records available for the last name Derosso. For the veterans among your Derosso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derosso lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Derosso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Derosso in 1963 was 84, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derosso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derosso 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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