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Danay Family History

Danay 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: Dana, Dunay, Danby, Dandy, Daney, Dancy, Danahy, Danzy, Donat, Day

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Where is the Danay family from?

You can see how Danay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Danay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Danay family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Danay's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Danay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danay 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 252 census records available for the last name Danay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danay 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Danay. 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 72 military records available for the last name Danay. For the veterans among your Danay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Danay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Danay in 1967 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danay 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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