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Duschene Family History

Duschene 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, Duchene, Duchesne, Luschen, Dushane, Dechene, Deschenes

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Where is the Duschene family from?

You can see how Duschene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duschene family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duschene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Duschene family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Duschene's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Duschene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duschene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Duschene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duschene. 100% of Duschene men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Duschene women worked as an Office 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Duschene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duschene 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Duschene. 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 28 military records available for the last name Duschene. For the veterans among your Duschene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duschene lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Duschene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Duschene in 1977 was 91, and 79 in 2001.

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