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Duschesne Family History

Duschesne 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: Duchesne, Deschene, Duchene, Dufresne, Courchesne, Lucchese, Luschen

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Where is the Duschesne family from?

You can see how Duschesne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duschesne family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Duschesne families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Duschesne's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Duschesne families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Duschesne ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Duschesne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duschesne 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Duschesne. 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 2 military records available for the last name Duschesne. For the veterans among your Duschesne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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