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Ducheneaux Family History

Ducheneaux Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Duchesneau. It is common among Native Americans (Lakota Sioux) in SD.

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


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Where is the Ducheneaux family from?

You can see how Ducheneaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ducheneaux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ducheneaux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Ducheneaux families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Ducheneaux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ducheneaux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ducheneaux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ducheneaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ducheneaux. 60% of Ducheneaux men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Ducheneaux. 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 81 military records available for the last name Ducheneaux. For the veterans among your Ducheneaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ducheneaux lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ducheneaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ducheneaux in 1963 was 68, and 57 in 2004.

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