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Danclair Family History

Danclair 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: Sinclair, Auclair, Laclair, Leclair, Danca, Gisclair, Dancer, Clair

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Where is the Danclair family from?

You can see how Danclair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danclair family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Danclair families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Danclair families living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Danclair's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Danclair families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danclair 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 6 census records available for the last name Danclair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danclair 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 Danclair. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Danclair. For the veterans among your Danclair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danclair lifespan?

Average Danclair life expectancy in 1987 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danclair 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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