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Uncan Family History

Uncan 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, Ungar, Urban, Unwin, Inman, Bunyan, Ulman, Kocan, Can, Uran

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Where is the Uncan family from?

You can see how Uncan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uncan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Uncan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Uncan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Uncan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Uncan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uncan 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 43 census records available for the last name Uncan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uncan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Uncan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Uncan. For the veterans among your Uncan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uncan lifespan?

Average Uncan life expectancy in 1966 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uncan 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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