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Duquesnel Family History

Duquesnel 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: Quesnel, Dumesnil, Dufresne, Duquette, Duchesne, Quesnell, Duquaine

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duquesnel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Duquesnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duquesnel 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Duquesnel. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Duquesnel. For the veterans among your Duquesnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duquesnel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Duquesnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Duquesnel in 1978 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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