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Duranceau Family History

Duranceau Surname Meaning

French: from a diminutive of the personal name Durand or of its variants Duran and Durant.

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


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Where is the Duranceau family from?

You can see how Duranceau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duranceau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Duranceau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 135 Duranceau families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Duranceau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Duranceau families in 1911.
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What did your Duranceau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Duranceau. 38% of Duranceau men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    38%
  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    8%
  • Entrepreneur
    8%

What Duranceau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Duranceau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duranceau 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Duranceau. 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 179 military records available for the last name Duranceau. For the veterans among your Duranceau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duranceau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Duranceau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Duranceau in 1965 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duranceau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duranceau 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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