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Duchene Name Meaning

French (Duchêne): variant of Duchesne . See also Chene .

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


Similar surnames: Dechene, Duchesne, Duchaine, Dufrene, Dushane, Deschene, Dechaine

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Where is the Duchene family from?

You can see how Duchene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duchene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duchene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 77 Duchene families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Duchene's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Duchene families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duchene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duchene ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Religieuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Duchene. 18% of Duchene men worked as a Cultivateur and 67% of Duchene women worked as a Religieuse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Duchene were Farmer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    18%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Religieuse
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Duchene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duchene 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Duchene. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Duchene. For the veterans among your Duchene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duchene lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Duchene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Duchene in 1948 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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