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Deschaines Family History

Deschaines 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: Deschaine, Dechaine, Deshaies, Deschenes, Deschamps, Deshane

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Where is the Deschaines family from?

You can see how Deschaines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deschaines family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Deschaines families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Deschaines families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Deschaines's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deschaines families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deschaines 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 Deschaines ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deschaines. 100% of Deschaines men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Deschaines family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Deschaines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschaines 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Deschaines. 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 42 military records available for the last name Deschaines. For the veterans among your Deschaines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschaines lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Deschaines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Deschaines in 1970 was 69, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deschaines 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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