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Danwoody Family History

Danwoody 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: Dunwoody, Dewoody, Dawood, Haywood, Henwood, Hagwood, Harwood

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Where is the Danwoody family from?

You can see how Danwoody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danwoody family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Danwoody families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Danwoody's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Danwoody families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Danwoody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danwoody 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Danwoody. 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 7 military records available for the last name Danwoody. For the veterans among your Danwoody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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