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Duchesne Name Meaning

French and Walloon: topographic name with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’ from Old French chesne ‘oak’ (see Chene ) or a habitational name for someone from Le Chesne the name of several places in the northern part of France. This surname is also found in the Flemish part of Belgium. Compare Duchaine Duchene and Dushane .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dufresne, Ducasse, Ducharme, Duchemin, Duclos, Chene, Beauchesne

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Where is the Duchesne family from?

You can see how Duchesne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duchesne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Duchesne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 414 Duchesne families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Duchesne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Duchesne families in 1911.
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What did your Duchesne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Duchesne. 38% of Duchesne men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    38%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Tinsmith
    6%
  • Rentier
    5%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Duchesne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duchesne 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Duchesne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Duchesne. For the veterans among your Duchesne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duchesne lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Duchesne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Duchesne in 1956 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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