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Deuchar Family History

Deuchar Surname Meaning

from the lands of Deuchar in Fern (Angus).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Deuchar family from?

You can see how Deuchar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deuchar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Deuchar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 2 Deuchar families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deuchar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deuchar families in 1911.
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What did your Deuchar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deuchar. 45% of Deuchar men worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    45%
  • Fireman
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Deuchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deuchar 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Deuchar. 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 309 military records available for the last name Deuchar. For the veterans among your Deuchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deuchar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Deuchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Deuchar in 1964 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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