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Dunchan Family History

Dunchan 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, Dunstan, Dunham, Buchan, Duchon, Suchan, Kuchan, Dungan

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Where is the Dunchan family from?

You can see how Dunchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunchan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dunchan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Dunchan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunchan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dunchan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunchan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Dunchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunchan 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 Dunchan. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dunchan. For the veterans among your Dunchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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