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Dansen Family History

Dansen 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: Gansen, Dannen, Jansen, Hansen, Danser, Danson, Daniel, Manser, Banse

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Where is the Dansen family from?

You can see how Dansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dansen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dansen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dansen family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dansen's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dansen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dansen 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 Dansen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dansen. 18% of Dansen men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Dansen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dansen were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Bookkeeper
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Dansen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 929 census records available for the last name Dansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dansen 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Dansen. 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 88 military records available for the last name Dansen. For the veterans among your Dansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dansen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Dansen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dansen in 1973 was 83, and 40 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dansen 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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