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Dankbar Family History

Dankbar 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: Akbar, Dunbar, Danker, Sankar, Anker, Dana, Shankar, Banker, Danner

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Where is the Dankbar family from?

You can see how Dankbar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dankbar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dankbar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dankbar families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dankbar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dankbar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Dankbar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dankbar 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dankbar. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dankbar. For the veterans among your Dankbar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dankbar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dankbar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dankbar in 1964 was 54, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dankbar 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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