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Docan Family History

Docan 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: Doman, Kocan, Doran, Dolan, Bocan, Dogan, Doan, Dean, Donat, Mohan

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Where is the Docan family from?

You can see how Docan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Docan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Docan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Docan families living in Minnesota. This was about 57% of all the recorded Docan's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Docan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Docan 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 97 census records available for the last name Docan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Docan 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Docan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Docan. For the veterans among your Docan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Docan lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Docan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Docan in 1992 was 88, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Docan 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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