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Beauchesne Family History

Beauchesne Name Meaning

French: topographic name from Old French beau chesne ‘beautiful oak’ apparently related to the site of an estate or property.

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


Similar surnames: Duchesne, Beauchamp, Courchesne, Beaulieu, Beauchene, Boucher

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Where is the Beauchesne family from?

You can see how Beauchesne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beauchesne family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Beauchesne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 319 Beauchesne families living in Quebec. This was about 98% of all the recorded Beauchesne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beauchesne families in 1911.
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What did your Beauchesne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Beauchesne. 35% of Beauchesne men worked as a Cultivateur and 38% of Beauchesne women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beauchesne were Commis and Journalier. .

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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
    35%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    12%
  • Commis
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    38%
  • Lin Message
    38%
  • Journalier
    25%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Beauchesne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beauchesne 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Beauchesne. 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 829 military records available for the last name Beauchesne. For the veterans among your Beauchesne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beauchesne lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Beauchesne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Beauchesne in 1954 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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