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Deschanes Family History

Deschanes 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: Deschenes, Deschamps, Deshane, Deshaies, Deschene, Deschaine

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Where is the Deschanes family from?

You can see how Deschanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deschanes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Deschanes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Deschanes families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deschanes's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Deschanes families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Deschanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschanes 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Deschanes. 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 5 military records available for the last name Deschanes. For the veterans among your Deschanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschanes lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Deschanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Deschanes in 1974 was 74, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deschanes 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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