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Dacan Family History

Dacan Surname 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: Dahan, Daman, Dagan, Dakan, Dayan, Damian, Dean, Duan, Dana, Kazan

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Where is the Dacan family from?

You can see how Dacan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dacan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dacan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dacan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dacan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dacan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dacan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dacan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dacan. 100% of Dacan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dacan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Dacan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dacan 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Dacan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Dacan. For the veterans among your Dacan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dacan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Dacan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dacan in 1980 was 72, and 69 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dacan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dacan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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