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Dancs Family History

Dancs 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: Danis, Dance, Danca, Danes, Danos, Danks, Dancy, Dana, Darcy, Banks

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Where is the Dancs family from?

You can see how Dancs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dancs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dancs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dancs families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dancs's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dancs families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Dancs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dancs 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Dancs. 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 89 military records available for the last name Dancs. For the veterans among your Dancs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dancs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dancs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dancs in 1964 was 54, and 82 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dancs 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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