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Duquesnoy Family History

Duquesnoy 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, Dumesnil, Duvernay, Dufresne, Dubuisson, Duquette, Duchesne

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Duquesnoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duquesnoy 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Duquesnoy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Duquesnoy. For the veterans among your Duquesnoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duquesnoy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Duquesnoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Duquesnoy in 1970 was 81, and 56 in 2003.

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