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Duncus Family History

Duncus 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, Ducas, Dundas, Duffus, Pincus, Duus, Moncus, Dinius, Dacus

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Where is the Duncus family from?

You can see how Duncus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duncus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Duncus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Duncus family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duncus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Duncus families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Duncus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duncus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Duncus. 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 10 military records available for the last name Duncus. For the veterans among your Duncus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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