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Dupras Family History

Dupras Surname Meaning

French: variant of Duprat and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Dupras family from?

You can see how Dupras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dupras family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dupras families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 412 Dupras families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Dupras's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dupras families in 1911.
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What did your Dupras ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dupras. 32% of Dupras men worked as a Cultivateur and 25% of Dupras women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dupras were Fils De Cultivateur and Surry Machine Operator.

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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
    32%
  • Journalier
    21%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    25%
  • Cultivateur
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Surry Machine Operator
    13%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Dupras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dupras 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Dupras. 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 891 military records available for the last name Dupras. For the veterans among your Dupras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dupras lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dupras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dupras in 1962 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

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