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Desrocher Name Meaning

Altered form of French Desrochers .

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


Similar surnames: Derocher, Desroche, Desroches, Desrochers, Durocher, Desrosier

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Where is the Desrocher family from?

You can see how Desrocher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desrocher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Desrocher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 388 Desrocher families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Desrocher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Desrocher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desrocher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Desrocher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Desrocher. 43% of Desrocher men worked as a Cultivateur and 46% of Desrocher women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Desrocher were Vendeur 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
    43%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Tudiant
    9%
  • Vendeur
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    46%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Operatrice
    19%
  • Modiste
    19%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Desrocher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desrocher 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Desrocher. 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 254 military records available for the last name Desrocher. For the veterans among your Desrocher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desrocher lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Desrocher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Desrocher in 1940 was 39, and 101 in 2004.

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