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Dancha Family History

Dancha 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: Mancha, Danca, Dana, Janca, Zanca, Ranch, Dance, Concha, Macha, Dachs

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Where is the Dancha family from?

You can see how Dancha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dancha family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dancha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Dancha family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dancha's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Dancha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dancha 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 Dancha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dancha. 100% of Dancha men worked as a Coal Loader.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coal Loader
    100%

What Dancha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Dancha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dancha 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dancha. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Dancha. For the veterans among your Dancha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dancha lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dancha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dancha in 1965 was 47, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dancha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dancha 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.

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