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Duncens Family History

Duncens 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, Vincent, Dennen, Dunn, Dunton, Dundon, Duce, Bunce, Jungels

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Where is the Duncens family from?

You can see how Duncens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duncens family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Duncens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Duncens families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Duncens's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Duncens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Duncens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duncens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Duncens. 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 1 military records available for the last name Duncens. For the veterans among your Duncens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duncens lifespan?

Average Duncens life expectancy in 1984 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duncens 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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