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Dankow Family History

Dankow 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, Pankow, Dacko, Dano, Janko, Panko, Danton, Manko, Dankel

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Where is the Dankow family from?

You can see how Dankow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dankow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dankow families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dankow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dankow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dankow 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 104 census records available for the last name Dankow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dankow 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Dankow. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dankow. For the veterans among your Dankow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dankow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dankow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dankow in 1965 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dankow 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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