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Dequin Family History

Dequin 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: Daquin, Sequin, Duin, Devin, Decuir, Dein, Devlin, Naquin, Demain

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Where is the Dequin family from?

You can see how Dequin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dequin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dequin families living in Louisiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dequin's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Dequin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dequin 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 Dequin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dequin. 50% of Dequin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Investigator
    50%

What Dequin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Dequin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dequin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dequin. 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 31 military records available for the last name Dequin. For the veterans among your Dequin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dequin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Dequin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dequin in 1977 was 87, and 71 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dequin 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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