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Dechenne Family History

Dechenne 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: Dechene, Derenne, Duchesne, Detienne, Dechaine, Deschene, Duchene

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Where is the Dechenne family from?

You can see how Dechenne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechenne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dechenne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Dechenne family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dechenne's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Dechenne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dechenne 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 Dechenne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dechenne. 40% of Dechenne men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

What Dechenne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Dechenne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechenne 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Dechenne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Dechenne. For the veterans among your Dechenne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechenne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dechenne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dechenne in 1965 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dechenne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dechenne 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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