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Deschene Family History

Deschene Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Deschênes (see Deschenes). Native American (Navajo): from an American English spelling of the name of the Navajo clan Deeshchii'nii.

In English, this translates to Start of the Red Streak People.

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


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Where is the Deschene family from?

You can see how Deschene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deschene family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deschene families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 312 Deschene families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Deschene's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deschene families in 1911.
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What did your Deschene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deschene. 32% of Deschene men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Deschene women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deschene were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    22%
  • Weaver
    22%
  • Servant
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Deschene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschene 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Deschene. 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 546 military records available for the last name Deschene. For the veterans among your Deschene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschene lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Deschene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Deschene in 1950 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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