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Deschambault Family History

Deschambault Surname Meaning

French or French Canadian: topographic name shortened from the title sieur Deschambault which probably refers to a minor placename in France Les Chambaults.

The surname Deschambault is not found in France.

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


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Where is the Deschambault family from?

You can see how Deschambault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deschambault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Deschambault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 186 Deschambault families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Deschambault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deschambault families in 1911.
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What did your Deschambault ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Labourer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Deschambault. 29% of Deschambault men worked as a Cultivateur and 67% of Deschambault women worked as a Labourer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deschambault were Machiniste and 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

  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Comptable
    12%
  • Machiniste
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    67%
  • Journalier
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deschambault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschambault 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Deschambault. 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 150 military records available for the last name Deschambault. For the veterans among your Deschambault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschambault lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Deschambault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Deschambault in 1971 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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