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Duchèsne Family History

Duchèsne Surname 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: Duchesne, Duchaine, Duchene, Ducasse, Duchon, Dufresne, Ducharme

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duchèsne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Duchèsne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Duchèsne. 38% of Duchèsne 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
    38%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Tinsmith
    6%
  • Rentier
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Duchèsne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duchèsne 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Duchèsne. 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 Duchèsne. For the veterans among your Duchèsne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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