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Dincans Family History

Dincans 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, Dinkins, Winans, Vincent, Kinman, Minas, Inman

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Where is the Dincans family from?

You can see how Dincans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dincans family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dincans families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dincans's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dincans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dincans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dincans ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dincans ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Dincans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dincans 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Dincans. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dincans. For the veterans among your Dincans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dincans lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Dincans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dincans in 1967 was 71, and 83 in 1990.

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