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Daana Family History

Daana 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: Dana, Danna, Diana, Daane, Dean, Duan, Rana, Hanna, Barna, Datta

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Where is the Daana family from?

You can see how Daana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Daana families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Daana families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Daana's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Daana families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Daana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daana 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Daana. 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 1 military records available for the last name Daana. For the veterans among your Daana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daana lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Daana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Daana in 1991 was 54, and 76 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daana 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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