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Duchesnay Family History

Duchesnay 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: Duchesne, Duchesneau, Duvernay, Mcchesney, Chesney, Chesna, Duchene

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Where is the Duchesnay family from?

You can see how Duchesnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duchesnay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Duchesnay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Duchesnay families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Duchesnay's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Duchesnay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duchesnay 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 Duchesnay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Duchesnay. 100% of Duchesnay men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Duchesnay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Duchesnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duchesnay 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Duchesnay. 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 121 military records available for the last name Duchesnay. For the veterans among your Duchesnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duchesnay lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Duchesnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Duchesnay in 1972 was 86, and 98 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duchesnay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duchesnay 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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