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Derocher Family History

Derocher Surname Meaning

Altered form (Dérocher) of French Desrochers.

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


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Where is the Derocher family from?

You can see how Derocher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derocher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Derocher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 163 Derocher families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Derocher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Derocher families in 1911.
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What did your Derocher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Derocher. 23% of Derocher men worked as a Journalier and 60% of Derocher women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Derocher were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Derocher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Derocher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derocher 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Derocher. 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 654 military records available for the last name Derocher. For the veterans among your Derocher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derocher lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Derocher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Derocher in 1941 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derocher 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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