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Descheneaux Family History

Descheneaux 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, Desormeaux, Scioneaux

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Where is the Descheneaux family from?

You can see how Descheneaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Descheneaux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Descheneaux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 45 Descheneaux families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Descheneaux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Descheneaux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Descheneaux 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 Descheneaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Industriel was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Descheneaux. 50% of Descheneaux men worked as an Industriel.

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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

  • Industriel
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    50%

What Descheneaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Descheneaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Descheneaux 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Descheneaux. 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 153 military records available for the last name Descheneaux. For the veterans among your Descheneaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Descheneaux lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Descheneaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Descheneaux in 1962 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Descheneaux 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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