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Dechamplain Family History

Dechamplain Name 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: Champlain, Champlin, Chaplain, Chaplin, Chatelain, Camplin

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Where is the Dechamplain family from?

You can see how Dechamplain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dechamplain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dechamplain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 5 Dechamplain families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dechamplain's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dechamplain families in 1920.
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What did your Dechamplain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Anam were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dechamplain. 47% of Dechamplain men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Dechamplain women worked as an Anam. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    47%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Anam
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dechamplain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dechamplain 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Dechamplain. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Dechamplain. For the veterans among your Dechamplain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dechamplain lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Dechamplain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dechamplain in 1950 was 55, and 30 in 2004.

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