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Duncin Family History

Duncin 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, Dunkin, Duncil, Dustin, Duin, Dunn, Dunton, Unwin, Dundon

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Where is the Duncin family from?

You can see how Duncin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duncin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duncin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Duncin families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Duncin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Duncin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duncin 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 Duncin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Duncin. 28% of Duncin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Duncin 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Duncin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duncin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Duncin. 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 93 military records available for the last name Duncin. For the veterans among your Duncin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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