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Dancak Family History

Dancak 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: Danca, Dana, Duncan, Danek, Janca, Zanca, Dance, Danza, Dancer, Manak

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Where is the Dancak family from?

You can see how Dancak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dancak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dancak families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dancak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dancak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dancak 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 Dancak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dancak. 100% of Dancak men worked as a Helper and 100% of Dancak women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Helper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Dancak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Dancak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dancak 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Dancak. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dancak. For the veterans among your Dancak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dancak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dancak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dancak in 1965 was 83, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dancak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dancak 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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