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Dumesnil Name Meaning

French: topographic name with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’ from Old French mesnil ‘country house’ (from Late Latin mansionile a diminutive of mansio ‘dwelling’) denoting someone who lived in a (small) country house or a habitational name for someone from one of several minor places called Le Mesnil mainly in the northern part of France.

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


Similar surnames: Dumaine, Duplessis, Dumas, Dufresne, Duvernay, Quesnel, Humenik

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Where is the Dumesnil family from?

You can see how Dumesnil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumesnil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dumesnil families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 93 Dumesnil families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Dumesnil's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dumesnil families in 1911.
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What did your Dumesnil ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Chapelire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dumesnil. 31% of Dumesnil men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Dumesnil women worked as a Chapelire. .

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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

  • Journalier
    31%
  • Tudiant
    24%
  • Employ Civil
    16%
  • Voyageur
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Chapelire
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dumesnil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumesnil 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Dumesnil. 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 281 military records available for the last name Dumesnil. For the veterans among your Dumesnil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumesnil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dumesnil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dumesnil in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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