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Doncan Family History

Doncan Name 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, Donnan, Donlan, Donat, Dorman, Dolman, Dinan, Doman, Donovan

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Where is the Doncan family from?

You can see how Doncan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doncan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doncan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Doncan families living in Durham. This was about 86% of all the recorded Doncan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Doncan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doncan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doncan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doncan. 100% of Doncan 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%
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Census Records

There are 821 census records available for the last name Doncan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doncan 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Doncan. 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 171 military records available for the last name Doncan. For the veterans among your Doncan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doncan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1972, in the United States, Doncan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Doncan in 1971 was 62, and 82 in 1972.

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