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Dechene Family History

Dechene Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Deschênes (see Deschenes) a cognate (in plural) of 2 below. French (Dechêne): topographic name with fused preposition de ‘from’ from Old French chesne ‘oak’ (see Chene).

It can also serve as a habitational name for someone from (Le) Chêne, which is the name of several places in various parts of France.

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


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Where is the Dechene family from?

You can see how Dechene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechene family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dechene families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 278 Dechene families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Dechene's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dechene families in 1911.
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What did your Dechene ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Menuisier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dechene. 17% of Dechene men worked as a Cultivateur and 25% of Dechene women worked as a Menuisier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dechene were Journalier and Stenographer.

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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
    17%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Journalier
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Menuisier
    25%
  • Rentire
    25%
  • Couturire
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dechene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechene 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Dechene. 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 567 military records available for the last name Dechene. For the veterans among your Dechene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechene lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dechene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dechene in 1964 was 71, and 59 in 2003.

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