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Derusha Family History

Derusha Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Desrochers and Durocher.

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


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Where is the Derusha family from?

You can see how Derusha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derusha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Derusha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Derusha families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Derusha's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Derusha families in 1911.
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What did your Derusha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derusha. 41% of Derusha men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Derusha women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derusha were Farming and Labor.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Labor
    20%

What Derusha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Derusha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derusha 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Derusha. 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 543 military records available for the last name Derusha. For the veterans among your Derusha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derusha lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Derusha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Derusha in 1963 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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