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Danavan Family History

Danavan 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: Canavan, Hanavan, Donavan, Dunavan, Donovan, Banahan, Hanahan, Canaan

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Where is the Danavan family from?

You can see how Danavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danavan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danavan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Danavan families living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Danavan's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Danavan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Danavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danavan 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Danavan. 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 21 military records available for the last name Danavan. For the veterans among your Danavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danavan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danavan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Danavan

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