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Danneker Family History

Danneker 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: Dannecker, Daneker, Danner, Renneker, Hanneken, Danker, Anker, Tanner

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Where is the Danneker family from?

You can see how Danneker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danneker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Danneker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Danneker families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Danneker's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Danneker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danneker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Danneker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Danneker. 34% of Danneker men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Danneker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danneker were Metal Spinner and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Foreman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Metal Spinner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Danneker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 823 census records available for the last name Danneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danneker 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Danneker. 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 237 military records available for the last name Danneker. For the veterans among your Danneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danneker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Danneker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Danneker in 1963 was 68, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Danneker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danneker 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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