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Danewitz Family History

Danewitz 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: Dewitz, Bonewitz, Janowitz, Kanitz, Janowicz, Rakowitz, Nemitz

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Where is the Danewitz family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danewitz 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 Danewitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Danewitz. 100% of Danewitz men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Danewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danewitz 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 Danewitz. 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 16 military records available for the last name Danewitz. For the veterans among your Danewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danewitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Danewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Danewitz in 1967 was 79, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danewitz 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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