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Duncliffe Family History

Duncliffe 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: Sutcliffe, Cunliffe, Hinchliffe, Cliffe, Cunniffe, Ratcliffe

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Where is the Duncliffe family from?

You can see how Duncliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duncliffe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Duncliffe families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Duncliffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Duncliffe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duncliffe 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 Duncliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Duncliffe. 67% of Duncliffe 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
    67%
  • Householder
    34%

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Duncliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duncliffe 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Duncliffe. 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 38 military records available for the last name Duncliffe. For the veterans among your Duncliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duncliffe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duncliffe 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 Duncliffe

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