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Dahncke Family History

Dahncke 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: Dahnke, Dance, Mahnke, Dahlke, Jahnke, Dehnke, Danke, Pahnke, Yahnke

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Where is the Dahncke family from?

You can see how Dahncke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahncke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dahncke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dahncke families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dahncke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dahncke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahncke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Dahncke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahncke 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Dahncke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Dahncke. For the veterans among your Dahncke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahncke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Dahncke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dahncke in 1962 was 69, and 82 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dahncke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahncke 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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