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Dancia Family History

Dancia 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: Danca, Lancia, Mancia, Dana, Danis, Barcia, Danzig, Francia, Dansie

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Where is the Dancia family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dancia 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 Dancia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dancia. 100% of Dancia men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Dancia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dancia 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dancia. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dancia. For the veterans among your Dancia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dancia lifespan?

Average Dancia life expectancy in 1977 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dancia 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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