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Danbach Family History

Danbach 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: Dambach, Harbach, Sandbach, Halbach, Albach, Kalbach, Laubach, Dubach

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Where is the Danbach family from?

You can see how Danbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Danbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Danbach families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Danbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Danbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Danbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danbach. 67% of Danbach men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Danbach women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Filling Station Attendant
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Danbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Danbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danbach 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Danbach. 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 Danbach. For the veterans among your Danbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danbach lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Danbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Danbach in 1968 was 49, and 75 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Danbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danbach 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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