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Duquesne Family History

Duquesne Surname Meaning

French (northern) and Walloon: variant of Duchesne. This surname is also found in the Flemish part of Belgium.

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


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Where is the Duquesne family from?

You can see how Duquesne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duquesne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Duquesne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Duquesne families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Duquesne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Duquesne families in 1891.
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What did your Duquesne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, French Drawing was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duquesne. 100% of Duquesne women worked as a French Drawing.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • French Drawing
    100%

What Duquesne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Duquesne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duquesne 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Duquesne. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Duquesne. For the veterans among your Duquesne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duquesne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Duquesne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Duquesne in 1965 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duquesne 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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