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Duplain Family History

Duplain Surname Meaning

French and Channel Islands (Alderney): topographic name from Old French plain an adjective meaning ‘flat’ and a noun meaning ‘plain’ with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’.

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


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Where is the Duplain family from?

You can see how Duplain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duplain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Duplain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 36 Duplain families living in Channel Islands. This was about 82% of all the recorded Duplain's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Duplain families in 1891.
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What did your Duplain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duplain. 50% of Duplain 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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Shrimp Traveler
    17%
  • Fisherman
    17%
  • Foreman
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Duplain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duplain 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Duplain. 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 334 military records available for the last name Duplain. For the veterans among your Duplain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duplain lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Duplain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Duplain in 1966 was 92, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duplain 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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