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Derusso Family History

Derusso 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: De Russo, Derousse, Perusse, Russo, Brusso, Di Russo, Deross, Derasmo

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Where is the Derusso family from?

You can see how Derusso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derusso family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Derusso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Derusso families living in Massachusetts. This was about 28% of all the recorded Derusso's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Derusso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derusso 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 Derusso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derusso. 56% of Derusso men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Derusso women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derusso were Barber and New Worker.

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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
    56%
  • Actor
    23%
  • Barber
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Derusso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Derusso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derusso 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Derusso. 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 394 military records available for the last name Derusso. For the veterans among your Derusso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derusso lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Derusso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Derusso in 1964 was 74, and 56 in 2004.

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