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Dancinger Family History

Dancinger 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: Dendinger, Denninger, Denlinger, Dentinger, Wanninger, Dasinger

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Where is the Dancinger family from?

You can see how Dancinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dancinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dancinger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dancinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dancinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dancinger 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 54 census records available for the last name Dancinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dancinger 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dancinger. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dancinger. For the veterans among your Dancinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dancinger lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Dancinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dancinger in 1983 was 80, and 85 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dancinger 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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