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Deuncan Family History

Deuncan 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, Dungan, Dunman, Denman, Degnan, Dean, Dunstan, Duan, Denton

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Where is the Deuncan family from?

You can see how Deuncan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deuncan family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Deuncan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Deuncan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Deuncan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deuncan 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 12 census records available for the last name Deuncan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deuncan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Deuncan. 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 Deuncan. For the veterans among your Deuncan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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