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Duquay Family History

Duquay 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: Duguay, Fuquay, Dunay, Duque, Duray, Dupuy, Dubray, Dugay, Dubay

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Where is the Duquay family from?

You can see how Duquay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duquay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duquay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Duquay families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Duquay's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Duquay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duquay 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 Duquay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Duquay. 34% of Duquay men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Pasteur
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Journalier
    23%

What Duquay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Duquay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duquay 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Duquay. 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 14 military records available for the last name Duquay. For the veterans among your Duquay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duquay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Duquay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Duquay in 1968 was 67, and 76 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duquay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duquay 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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