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Deschesne Family History

Deschesne 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: Deschene, Duchesne, Dechene, Deschenes, Deschaine, Eschen, Beauchesne

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Where is the Deschesne family from?

You can see how Deschesne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deschesne family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Deschesne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 9 Deschesne families living in New Hampshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Deschesne's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Deschesne families in 1880.
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What did your Deschesne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Deschesne. 59% of Deschesne men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Deschesne women worked as a Commis. .

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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

  • Journalier
    59%
  • Cultivateur
    13%
  • Marchande
    13%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%
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What Deschesne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deschesne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deschesne 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Deschesne. 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 35 military records available for the last name Deschesne. For the veterans among your Deschesne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deschesne lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Deschesne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Deschesne in 1969 was 65, and 68 in 2003.

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