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Dunca Family History

Dunca 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, Duca, Danca, Duck, Dana, Ducat, Dunay, Zucca, Dunham, Junco

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Where is the Dunca family from?

You can see how Dunca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dunca family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dunca families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Dunca families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dunca's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dunca families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dunca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dunca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dunca. 60% of Dunca men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

What Dunca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Dunca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dunca 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Dunca. 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 114 military records available for the last name Dunca. For the veterans among your Dunca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dunca lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1988, in the United States, Dunca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dunca in 1955 was 75, and 81 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dunca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dunca 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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