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Deschaine Name Meaning

Altered form of French Deschênes (see Deschenes ).

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


Similar surnames: Dechaine, Duchaine, Deschene, Deshane, Dechene, Beauchaine, Dushane

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Where is the Deschaine family from?

You can see how Deschaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deschaine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deschaine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 33 Deschaine families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Deschaine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deschaine families in 1911.
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What did your Deschaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deschaine. 48% of Deschaine men worked as a 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

  • Journalier
    48%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Guide
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deschaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschaine 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Deschaine. 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 410 military records available for the last name Deschaine. For the veterans among your Deschaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschaine lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Deschaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Deschaine in 1957 was 64, and 64 in 2004.

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