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Dumouchel Family History

Dumouchel Surname Meaning

French (Normandy): habitational name with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’ for someone from Le Mouchel, the name of several places in Normandy.

Derived from regional mouchet mouchel, meaning ‘pile heap’.

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


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Where is the Dumouchel family from?

You can see how Dumouchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dumouchel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dumouchel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 217 Dumouchel families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Dumouchel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dumouchel families in 1911.
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What did your Dumouchel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and C Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dumouchel. 31% of Dumouchel men worked as a Cultivateur and 25% of Dumouchel women worked as a C Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dumouchel 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
    31%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • C Servant
    25%
  • Religieuse
    25%
  • Commis
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dumouchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dumouchel 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Dumouchel. 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 314 military records available for the last name Dumouchel. For the veterans among your Dumouchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dumouchel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dumouchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dumouchel in 1963 was 90, and 55 in 2004.

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