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Dankwerth Family History

Dankwerth 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: Dankert, Dunworth, Kampwerth, Weckwerth, Danforth, Duckworth

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Where is the Dankwerth family from?

You can see how Dankwerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dankwerth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dankwerth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dankwerth families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dankwerth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dankwerth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Dankwerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dankwerth 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Dankwerth. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dankwerth. For the veterans among your Dankwerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dankwerth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Dankwerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dankwerth in 1971 was 73, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dankwerth 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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