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Duquesnay Family History

Duquesnay 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: Duvernay, Dunay, Duque, Dumesnil, Requena, Duguay, Dufresne, Queenan

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Where is the Duquesnay family from?

You can see how Duquesnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duquesnay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duquesnay families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Duquesnay families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Duquesnay's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Duquesnay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duquesnay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duquesnay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Duquesnay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Duquesnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duquesnay 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Duquesnay. 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 32 military records available for the last name Duquesnay. For the veterans among your Duquesnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duquesnay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Duquesnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Duquesnay in 1966 was 86, and 78 in 2002.

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