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Duncum Family History

Duncum Surname Meaning

see Duncombe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Duncum family from?

You can see how Duncum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duncum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Duncum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Duncum family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Duncum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Duncum families in 1911.
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What did your Duncum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duncum. 34% of Duncum men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Mechanic
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Duncum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duncum 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Duncum. 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 224 military records available for the last name Duncum. For the veterans among your Duncum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duncum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Duncum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Duncum in 1965 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duncum 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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