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Dankmer Family History

Dankmer 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: Danker, Anker, Banker, Danner, Daiker, Damer, Dankel, Dancer, Dammer

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Where is the Dankmer family from?

You can see how Dankmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dankmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dankmer families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dankmer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dankmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dankmer 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 36 census records available for the last name Dankmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dankmer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dankmer. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dankmer. For the veterans among your Dankmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dankmer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Dankmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dankmer in 1972 was 55, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dankmer 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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