This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dansley family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dansley Family History

Dansley 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: Wansley, Ansley, Hansley, Daisley, Densley, Tansley, Danley, Manley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dansley family from?

You can see how Dansley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dansley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dansley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dansley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dansley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dansley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dansley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Dansley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dansley. 100% of Dansley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dansley women worked as a Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Dansley | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Dansley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Dansley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dansley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dansley

Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Dansley. 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.

View all Dansley immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Dansley. For the veterans among your Dansley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dansley military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dansley family history

Discover More

What is the average Dansley lifespan?

Average Dansley life expectancy in 1974 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dansley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dansley 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dansley family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial