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Duhaime Name Meaning

Altered form of French Duhemme a variant of Duhem: habitational name with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’ for someone from (Le) Hem the name of a few places in the north of France notably Hem in Nord. The surname Duhemme is no longer found in France.

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


Similar surnames: Duhamel, Ducharme, Dubie, Duchamp, Decaire, Ducasse, Duchaine

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Where is the Duhaime family from?

You can see how Duhaime families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duhaime family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Duhaime families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 190 Duhaime families living in Quebec. This was about 76% of all the recorded Duhaime's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Duhaime families in 1911.
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What did your Duhaime ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Duhaime. 35% of Duhaime 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
    35%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Fromager
    10%
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Passenger Lists

There are 364 immigration records available for the last name Duhaime. 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 537 military records available for the last name Duhaime. For the veterans among your Duhaime ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duhaime lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Duhaime life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Duhaime in 1954 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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