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Duckan Family History

Duckan 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: Durkan, Duan, Duck, Ducker, Ducat, Duncan, Dickman, Luckman, Buckman

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Where is the Duckan family from?

You can see how Duckan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duckan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Duckan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Duckan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duckan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Duckan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duckan 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 51 census records available for the last name Duckan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duckan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Duckan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Duckan. For the veterans among your Duckan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duckan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duckan 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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