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Duncain Family History

Duncain 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: Duncan, Dunkin, Dungan, Dunman, Duchin, Dunagin, Dunklin, Dunavin

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Where is the Duncain family from?

You can see how Duncain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duncain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duncain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Duncain families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Duncain's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Duncain families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Duncain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duncain 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Duncain. 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 13 military records available for the last name Duncain. For the veterans among your Duncain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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