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Dankl Family History

Dankl 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: Danko, Dankel, Danks, Danke, Daniel, Bank, Rank, Dana, Banks, Danis

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Where is the Dankl family from?

You can see how Dankl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dankl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dankl families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dankl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dankl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dankl 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 60 census records available for the last name Dankl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dankl 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dankl. 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 128 military records available for the last name Dankl. For the veterans among your Dankl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dankl lifespan?

Average Dankl life expectancy in 1972 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dankl 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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