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Derosey Family History

Derosey 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: Deloney, Dorsey, Derouen, Dempsey, Kersey, Derise, Debose, Droney

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Where is the Derosey family from?

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

There are 51 census records available for the last name Derosey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derosey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Derosey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Derosey. For the veterans among your Derosey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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