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Durcan Family History

Durcan Surname Meaning

from Mac Duarcáin see Durkin.

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


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Where is the Durcan family from?

You can see how Durcan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durcan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Durcan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 29 Durcan families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Durcan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Durcan families in 1911.
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What did your Durcan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Durcan. 58% of Durcan men worked as a Plasterer and 57% of Durcan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Durcan were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Plasterer
    58%
  • Farm Labourer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    57%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    18%
  • Shop Assistant
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Durcan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durcan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Durcan. 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 335 military records available for the last name Durcan. For the veterans among your Durcan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durcan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Durcan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Durcan in 1965 was 71, and 66 in 2003.

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