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Dincan Family History

Dincan 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, Dinan, Kinman, Inman, Danca, Digman, Donnan, Dinkin, Kinnan

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Where is the Dincan family from?

You can see how Dincan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dincan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dincan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dincan family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dincan's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Dincan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dincan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dincan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dincan. 29% of Dincan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dincan women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Dincan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Dincan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dincan 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Dincan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Dincan. For the veterans among your Dincan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dincan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Dincan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dincan in 1969 was 64, and 92 in 2002.

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