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Duncen Family History

Duncen 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, Dennen, Dunn, Dunton, Dundon, Duce, Bunce, Dence, Dunne

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Where is the Duncen family from?

You can see how Duncen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duncen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Duncen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Duncen families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Duncen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Duncen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Duncen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duncen 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Duncen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Duncen. For the veterans among your Duncen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duncen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duncen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duncen

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