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Dancosse Family History

Dancosse 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: Lacosse, Cosse, Dansie, Debrosse, Labrosse, Dance, Ducasse, Manasse

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Where is the Dancosse family from?

You can see how Dancosse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dancosse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dancosse families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Dancosse families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dancosse's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dancosse families in 1920.
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What did your Dancosse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Contremaitre were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dancosse. 50% of Dancosse men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Dancosse women worked as a Contremaitre.

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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
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Contremaitre
    100%

What Dancosse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Dancosse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dancosse 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dancosse. 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 71 military records available for the last name Dancosse. For the veterans among your Dancosse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dancosse lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dancosse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dancosse in 1967 was 56, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dancosse 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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