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Deschenes Family History

Deschenes Surname Meaning

French (Deschênes): topographic name with fused preposition and definite article des ‘from the’ from the plural form of French chêne ‘oak’ (see Chene).

Or a habitational name for someone from Les Chênes, the name of several places in various parts of France, from the same word.

Compare Dechaine, Dechene, Deschaine, Deschene, and Deshane.

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


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Where is the Deschenes family from?

You can see how Deschenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deschenes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deschenes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Deschenes families living in Maine. This was about 37% of all the recorded Deschenes's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Deschenes families in 1880.
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What did your Deschenes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deschenes. 23% of Deschenes men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Deschenes women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deschenes were Foreman and Nurse.

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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
    23%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Nurse
    10%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Deschenes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deschenes. For the veterans among your Deschenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschenes lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Deschenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Deschenes in 1948 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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