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Danley Family History

Danley Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Danley family from?

You can see how Danley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Danley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Danley families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Danley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Danley families in 1891.
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What did your Danley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Danley. 50% of Danley men worked as a Cowman and 75% of Danley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danley were Incapacitated and Household Duties Unpaid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    5%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Danley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Danley. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Danley. For the veterans among your Danley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danley lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Danley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Danley in 1950 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danley 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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