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Duchant Family History

Duchant 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: Dechant, Ducat, Buchan, Durant, Duchon, Chant, Suchan, Duhart, Kuchan

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Where is the Duchant family from?

You can see how Duchant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duchant family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Duchant families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Duchant families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duchant's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Duchant families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Duchant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duchant 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Duchant. 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 Duchant. For the veterans among your Duchant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duchant lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duchant 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duchant

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