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Duquenoy Family History

Duquenoy Name 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: Duque, Duquette, Pequeno, Duenow, Dunay, Denny, Quincy, Dudley

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Where is the Duquenoy family from?

You can see how Duquenoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duquenoy family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Duquenoy families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Duquenoy families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Duquenoy's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Duquenoy families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duquenoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duquenoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duquenoy. 100% of Duquenoy men worked as a Weaver. .

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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

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Duquenoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duquenoy 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Duquenoy. 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 19 military records available for the last name Duquenoy. For the veterans among your Duquenoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duquenoy lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Duquenoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Duquenoy in 1982 was 89, and 72 in 2004.

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