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Dahnken Family History

Dahnken 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, Mahnken, Dahlen, Dahmen, Dankel, Dannen, Mahnke, Dahlke

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Where is the Dahnken family from?

You can see how Dahnken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahnken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahnken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Dahnken families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dahnken's in USA. California had the highest population of Dahnken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahnken 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 165 census records available for the last name Dahnken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahnken 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Dahnken. 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 42 military records available for the last name Dahnken. For the veterans among your Dahnken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahnken lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Dahnken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dahnken in 1965 was 73, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahnken 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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