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Dansler Family History

Dansler 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: Dangler, Cansler, Fansler, Danser, Hansler, Sandler, Manser, Wansley

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Where is the Dansler family from?

You can see how Dansler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dansler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dansler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 62 Dansler families living in South Carolina. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dansler's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Dansler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dansler 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 Dansler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dansler. 67% of Dansler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Dansler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Dansler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dansler 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Dansler. 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 45 military records available for the last name Dansler. For the veterans among your Dansler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dansler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Dansler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dansler in 1963 was 69, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dansler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dansler 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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