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Dankowitz Family History

Dankowitz 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: Rakowitz, Falkowitz, Janowitz, Markowitz, Janowicz, Berkowitz

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Where is the Dankowitz family from?

You can see how Dankowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dankowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dankowitz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dankowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dankowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Dankowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dankowitz 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Dankowitz. 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 21 military records available for the last name Dankowitz. For the veterans among your Dankowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dankowitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Dankowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dankowitz in 1964 was 86, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dankowitz 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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