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Desrosier Family History

Desrosier Surname Meaning

French: variant of Desrosiers and in North America (also) an altered form of this. The surname Desrosier is rare in France.

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


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Where is the Desrosier family from?

You can see how Desrosier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desrosier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Desrosier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 341 Desrosier families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Desrosier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Desrosier families in 1911.
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What did your Desrosier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Desrosier. 48% of Desrosier men worked as a Cultivateur and 60% of Desrosier women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Desrosier were Jardinier and Modiste.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    48%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    13%
  • Jardinier
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Modiste
    40%

What Desrosier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Desrosier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desrosier 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Desrosier. 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 451 military records available for the last name Desrosier. For the veterans among your Desrosier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desrosier lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Desrosier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Desrosier in 1951 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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