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Duchane Family History

Duchane 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: Dushane, Duchaine, Duchene, Dechant, Buchan, Duchon, Ducharme, Suchan

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Where is the Duchane family from?

You can see how Duchane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duchane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duchane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 28 Duchane families living in Quebec. This was about 68% of all the recorded Duchane's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Duchane families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duchane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duchane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duchane. 56% of Duchane men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Duchane women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duchane were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Duchane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duchane 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Duchane. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 273 military records available for the last name Duchane. For the veterans among your Duchane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duchane lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Duchane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Duchane in 1960 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

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