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Dancourt Family History

Dancourt 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: Rancourt, Harcourt, Van Court, Valcourt, Lincourt, Lancour, Rancour

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Where is the Dancourt family from?

You can see how Dancourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dancourt family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Dancourt family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dancourt's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dancourt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dancourt 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 63 census records available for the last name Dancourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dancourt 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Dancourt. 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 military records available for the last name Dancourt. For the veterans among your Dancourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dancourt lifespan?

Average Dancourt life expectancy in 1973 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dancourt 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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