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Duclos Family History

Duclos Name Meaning

French: topographic name with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’ from Old French clos ‘enclosure’ (see Clos ) or a habitational name for someone from Le Clos the name of several places in various parts of France. Altered form of French Desclaux: habitational name with fused preposition and definite article des ‘from the’ for someone from Les Claux the name of several places in various parts of France from a regional variant of clos ‘enclosure’ (compare 1 above).

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


Similar surnames: Clos, Ducas, Dubas, Dugo, Delos, Lucas, Duris, Ludlow, Dickes, Dellis

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Where is the Duclos family from?

You can see how Duclos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duclos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duclos families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 389 Duclos families living in Quebec. This was about 87% of all the recorded Duclos's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Duclos families in 1911.
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What did your Duclos ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Revenue were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Duclos. 17% of Duclos men worked as a Cultivateur and 34% of Duclos women worked as a Revenue. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duclos were Menuisier and Institutrice. .

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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
    17%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Menuisier
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Revenue
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Institutrice
    34%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Duclos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duclos 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Duclos. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Duclos. For the veterans among your Duclos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duclos lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Duclos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Duclos in 1955 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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