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Dahner Family History

Dahner 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: Dahler, Danner, Lahner, Hahner, Dahmer, Dehner, Ahner, Dohner, Rahner

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Where is the Dahner family from?

You can see how Dahner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dahner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dahner family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dahner's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Dahner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahner 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 Dahner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dahner. 60% of Dahner men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Dahner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Dahner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahner 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Dahner. 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 85 military records available for the last name Dahner. For the veterans among your Dahner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Dahner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dahner in 1960 was 55, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dahner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahner 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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