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Derusse Family History

Derusse 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: Derousse, Perusse, Debrosse, Brusse, Derise, Deross, Druse, Degrasse

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Where is the Derusse family from?

You can see how Derusse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derusse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Derusse families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Derusse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derusse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derusse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Derusse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derusse 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Derusse. 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 5 military records available for the last name Derusse. For the veterans among your Derusse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derusse lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Derusse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Derusse in 1982 was 69, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derusse 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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