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Duncey Family History

Duncey 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: Ducey, Dungey, Muncey, Dancey, Lucey, Duncan, Dunay, Dudley, Dunkley

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Where is the Duncey family from?

You can see how Duncey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duncey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Duncey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Duncey family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Duncey's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Duncey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duncey 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 105 census records available for the last name Duncey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duncey 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Duncey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Duncey. For the veterans among your Duncey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duncey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1986, in the United States, Duncey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Duncey in 1974 was 66, and 74 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duncey 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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