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Deschenaux Family History

Deschenaux 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: Descoteaux, Deschene, Deschenes, Eichenlaub, Eschen, Desormeaux

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Where is the Deschenaux family from?

You can see how Deschenaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deschenaux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Deschenaux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 98 Deschenaux families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Deschenaux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deschenaux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deschenaux 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 Deschenaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Couturier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Deschenaux. 37% of Deschenaux men worked as a Journalier and 34% of Deschenaux women worked as a Couturier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deschenaux were Navigateur and Instituteur.

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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
    37%
  • Navigator
    28%
  • Revenue
    19%
  • Navigateur
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturier
    34%
  • Couturire
    34%
  • Instituteur
    34%

What Deschenaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Deschenaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschenaux 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Deschenaux. 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 9 military records available for the last name Deschenaux. For the veterans among your Deschenaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschenaux lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Deschenaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Deschenaux in 1974 was 60, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deschenaux 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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