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Derose Family History

Derose 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: Derise, Debose, De Rose, Deross, Derse, Rose, Jerome, Larose, Delos

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Where is the Derose family from?

You can see how Derose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derose family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Derose families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 28 Derose families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Derose's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Derose families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derose 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 Derose ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter and Novice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Derose. 50% of Derose men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Derose women worked as a Novice.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Novice
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Derose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derose 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 896 immigration records available for the last name Derose. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Derose. For the veterans among your Derose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derose lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Derose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Derose in 1949 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Derose

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derose 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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