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Ducheneau Family History

Ducheneau 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: Duchesneau, Duchateau, Duchene, Duchesne, Rocheleau, Dandeneau

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Where is the Ducheneau family from?

You can see how Ducheneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ducheneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ducheneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 41 Ducheneau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ducheneau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ducheneau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ducheneau 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 Ducheneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ducheneau. 45% of Ducheneau 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
    45%
  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Ducheneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ducheneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ducheneau 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ducheneau. 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 81 military records available for the last name Ducheneau. For the veterans among your Ducheneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ducheneau lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Ducheneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ducheneau in 1949 was 62, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ducheneau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ducheneau 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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