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Duchenes Family History

Duchenes 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: Duchene, Duchesne, Duenes, Dechene, Deschenes, Buchner, Chene, Cheney

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Where is the Duchenes family from?

You can see how Duchenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duchenes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Duchenes families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Duchenes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Duchenes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duchenes 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 Duchenes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Duchenes. 63% of Duchenes men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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
    63%
  • Journalier
    38%

What Duchenes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Duchenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duchenes 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Duchenes. 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 13 military records available for the last name Duchenes. For the veterans among your Duchenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duchenes lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Duchenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Duchenes in 1984 was 56, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duchenes 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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