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Dancona Family History

Dancona 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: Ancona, Azcona, Lancon, Iacona, Manton, Cannon, Hanna, Falcon, Anson

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Where is the Dancona family from?

You can see how Dancona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dancona family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dancona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dancona families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dancona's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Dancona families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dancona 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 Dancona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dancona. 67% of Dancona men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Checker
    34%

What Dancona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Dancona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dancona 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Dancona. 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 77 military records available for the last name Dancona. For the veterans among your Dancona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dancona lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dancona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dancona in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dancona

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dancona 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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