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Dupins Family History

Dupins Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dupin, Duris, Duin, Dulin, Dubin, Dusing, Pins, Jupin, Duis, Dupont

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Where is the Dupins family from?

You can see how Dupins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dupins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dupins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 715 Dupins families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Dupins's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dupins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dupins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dupins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dupins. 19% of Dupins men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Dupins women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dupins were Laborer and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Cultivateur
    18%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    17%
  • Servant
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dupins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dupins 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Dupins. 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 192 military records available for the last name Dupins. For the veterans among your Dupins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dupins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Dupins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dupins in 1966 was 34, and 91 in 2000.

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