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Derossett Name Meaning

Altered form with fused preposition de ‘of’ of French Rosset: nickname for a red-haired man from a diminutive of Old French ros ‘red’ (compare Rossel ). Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


Similar surnames: Dossett, Deross, Devoss, Rossen, Rossetto, Brissett, Dorsett, Rosett

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Where is the Derossett family from?

You can see how Derossett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derossett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Derossett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Derossett families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Derossett's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Derossett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derossett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Derossett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Derossett. 40% of Derossett men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Derossett women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derossett were Labor and House Keeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • House Keeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Derossett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derossett 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Derossett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 496 military records available for the last name Derossett. For the veterans among your Derossett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derossett lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Derossett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Derossett in 1961 was 42, and 69 in 2004.

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