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Dancik Family History

Dancik 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: Danis, Danzig, Danek, Dansie, Banik, Lanik, Dance, Danca, Dancer

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Where is the Dancik family from?

You can see how Dancik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dancik family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dancik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Dancik families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dancik's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Dancik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dancik 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 Dancik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dancik. 60% of Dancik men worked as a Pressman and 100% of Dancik women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Pressman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Dancik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Dancik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dancik 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Dancik. 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 97 military records available for the last name Dancik. For the veterans among your Dancik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dancik lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dancik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dancik in 1960 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dancik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dancik 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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