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Ducat Name Meaning

Scottish (Angus): probably a variant of Duguid . English: post-medieval form of Duckett . English: possibly a nickname from Middle English ducat (Old French ducat Italian ducato) the name of various gold or silver coins in different European countries (see Dukat ). However there is no evidence that this survived as a modern surname. French: patronymic with fused preposition and definite article du ‘of the’ from the nickname (Le) Cat from a dialect variant of chat ‘cat’ perhaps used to denote a sly wily individual. German and Jewish: variant of Dukat a cognate of 3 above. Americanized form of Polish Dukat a cognate of 3 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Duck, Duca, Duce, Dust, Lucas, Duch, Dura, Dutt, Dugal, Ducas

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You can see how Ducat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ducat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ducat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Ducat families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ducat's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ducat families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ducat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ducat 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 Ducat. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Ducat. For the veterans among your Ducat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ducat lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ducat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ducat in 1949 was 47, and 52 in 2004.

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