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Duroche Family History

Duroche 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: Durocher, Deroche, Roche, Laroche, Troche, Derocher, Desroche, Burich

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Where is the Duroche family from?

You can see how Duroche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duroche family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Duroche families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 65 Duroche families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Duroche's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Duroche families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duroche 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 Duroche ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Duroche. 34% of Duroche men worked as a Labourer and 60% of Duroche women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duroche were Fils Cultivateur and Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    40%

What Duroche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Duroche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duroche 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Duroche. 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 102 military records available for the last name Duroche. For the veterans among your Duroche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duroche lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Duroche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Duroche in 1954 was 53, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duroche 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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