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Dauncey Family History

Dauncey Surname Meaning

see Dancey.

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


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Where is the Dauncey family from?

You can see how Dauncey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dauncey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dauncey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Dauncey families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Dauncey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dauncey families in 1911.
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What did your Dauncey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dauncey. 84% of Dauncey men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Farmers Son
    17%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dauncey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dauncey 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Dauncey. 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 282 military records available for the last name Dauncey. For the veterans among your Dauncey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dauncey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Dauncey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dauncey in 1945 was 20, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dauncey 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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