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Duchaine Family History

Duchaine Surname Meaning

French: variant of Duchêne (see Duchene) or Duchesne and in North America also an altered form of the latter.

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


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Where is the Duchaine family from?

You can see how Duchaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duchaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Duchaine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Duchaine families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Duchaine's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Duchaine families in 1891.
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What did your Duchaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duchaine. 40% of Duchaine men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Duchaine women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duchaine were Mechanic and Saleslady.

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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
    40%
  • Weaver
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    27%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Weaver
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Duchaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duchaine 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Duchaine. 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 523 military records available for the last name Duchaine. For the veterans among your Duchaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duchaine lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Duchaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Duchaine in 1946 was 30, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duchaine 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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