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Durosher Family History

Durosher 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, Dosher, Dresher, Derocher, Usher, Risher, Doster, Roser

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Where is the Durosher family from?

You can see how Durosher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durosher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Durosher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Durosher families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Durosher's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Durosher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Durosher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durosher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Durosher. 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 4 military records available for the last name Durosher. For the veterans among your Durosher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durosher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durosher 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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