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Danl Family History

Danl 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: Dana, Dahl, Dang, Dann, Dane, Dano, Dall, Danz, Dal, Dan

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Where is the Danl family from?

You can see how Danl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danl family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Danl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Danl family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Danl's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Danl families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danl 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 556 census records available for the last name Danl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danl 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Danl. 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 266 military records available for the last name Danl. For the veterans among your Danl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danl lifespan?

Average Danl life expectancy in 2001 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danl 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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