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Dancause Family History

Dancause 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: Dance, Ducasse, Manasse, Danese, Danca, Mancuso, Pancake, Lacasse

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Where is the Dancause family from?

You can see how Dancause families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dancause family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dancause families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Dancause families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dancause's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Dancause families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dancause surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dancause ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dancause. 36% of Dancause men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Dancause women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dancause were Weaver and Shoe Worker.

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Weaver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Shoe Worker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dancause. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dancause 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Dancause. 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 364 military records available for the last name Dancause. For the veterans among your Dancause ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dancause lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dancause life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dancause in 1951 was 33, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dancause 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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