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Descheneau Family History

Descheneau 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, Deschenes, Dechene, Duchesneau, Deschner, Eichenlaub

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Where is the Descheneau family from?

You can see how Descheneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Descheneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Descheneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Descheneau families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Descheneau's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Descheneau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Descheneau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Descheneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Descheneau. 100% of Descheneau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Descheneau women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Descheneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Descheneau 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Descheneau. 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 63 military records available for the last name Descheneau. For the veterans among your Descheneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Descheneau lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Descheneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Descheneau in 1968 was 49, and 76 in 2001.

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