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Duncam Family History

Duncam 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, Dunham, Dunnam, Ducat, Dunay, Duca, Dunaj, Danca, Ducas

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Where is the Duncam family from?

You can see how Duncam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duncam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duncam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Duncam family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duncam's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Duncam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duncam 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 Duncam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Duncam. 100% of Duncam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Duncam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Duncam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duncam 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Duncam. 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 45 military records available for the last name Duncam. For the veterans among your Duncam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duncam lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Duncam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Duncam in 1995 was 62, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duncam 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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