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Dankhoff Family History

Dankhoff 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: Danoff, Langhoff, Van Hoff, Dayhoff, Davidoff, Danko, Saathoff

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Where is the Dankhoff family from?

You can see how Dankhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dankhoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dankhoff families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Dankhoff's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dankhoff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Dankhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dankhoff 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Dankhoff. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dankhoff. For the veterans among your Dankhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dankhoff lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Dankhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dankhoff in 1971 was 66, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dankhoff 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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