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Danter Family History

Danter Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Daintree. Compare Dainter.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Danter family from?

You can see how Danter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Danter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Danter families living in Worcestershire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Danter's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Danter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Danter 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 Danter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engine Driver (amusements) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Danter. 50% of Danter men worked as an Engine Driver (amusements) and 82% of Danter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Danter were Amusement Caterer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Engine Driver (amusements)
    50%
  • Amusement Caterer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Danter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danter 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Danter. 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 372 military records available for the last name Danter. For the veterans among your Danter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danter lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Danter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Danter in 1955 was 36, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danter 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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