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Duvernay Family History

Duvernay Surname Meaning

French: topographic name with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’ for someone who lived near a copse of alders from verne ‘alder’ + the Latin collective suffix -etum; or a habitational name for someone from Le Vernay.

The name refers to several places in various parts of France, named from this word.

It indicates a connection to the landscape, particularly areas where alders are prevalent, and denotes a specific geographic origin.

As a topographic name, it highlights natural features such as wooded areas, which were significant in the identification of individuals in the past.

Overall, the name encapsulates a sense of place and identity tied to French geography and natural flora.

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


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Where is the Duvernay family from?

You can see how Duvernay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duvernay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Duvernay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Duvernay families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Duvernay's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Duvernay families in 1911.
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What did your Duvernay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duvernay. 27% of Duvernay men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Duvernay women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duvernay were Carpenter Helper and Maid.

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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
    27%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Carpenter Helper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Passenger Lists

There are 222 immigration records available for the last name Duvernay. 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 354 military records available for the last name Duvernay. For the veterans among your Duvernay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duvernay lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Duvernay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Duvernay in 1949 was 41, and 56 in 2004.

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