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Danyow Family History

Danyow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Dagneau or of any of its altered forms.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Danyow family from?

You can see how Danyow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danyow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Danyow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Danyow families living in Montgomeryshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Danyow's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Danyow families in 1891.
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What did your Danyow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Danyow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Danyow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danyow 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Danyow. 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 52 military records available for the last name Danyow. For the veterans among your Danyow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danyow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Danyow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Danyow in 1963 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Danyow 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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